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Lancaster, NH
Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Coos County County
Lancaster, NH
At a Glance
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)
Is Lancaster a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lancaster residents earn a median household income of $92,525 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,171. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,043 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lancaster is $182,900 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $291,350. Median rent is $872/month, with 31.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 104.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Lancaster reports 155 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 901/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.5% of adults in Lancaster hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lancaster has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.