Lancaster, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Kittson County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
344 Population 148/sq mi density
$65,313 Median Income $34,557 per capita
$118,200 Home Value $161,332 Zillow
$680 Median Rent 21.7% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,313 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,200 home value, $680/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Lancaster, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,313
13% below
$34,557 per capita
Home Value
$118,200
58% below
Zillow: $161,332
Median Rent
$680/mo
42% below
21.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
29% below
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
10% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F

How Lancaster Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lancaster's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
87%
Home Value
42%
Rent
58%
Poverty
24%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lancaster a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lancaster residents earn a median household income of $65,313 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,557. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 198 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lancaster is $118,200 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,332. Median rent is $680/month, with 21.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Education

23.9% of adults in Lancaster hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lancaster has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population344
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density148/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,313
Per Capita$34,557
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$223M
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Housing

A+
Home Value$118,200
Rent$680
Ownership77.1%
Zillow$161,332
Housing Units195
Rent Burden21.7%

Health

Obesity35.2%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,582/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Rain22.3 in/yr
Elevation909 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Lancaster was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Thief River Falls Regional (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.