New York · Metropolitan Area
Lancaster is a small city in New York with a population of 10,127. Residents earn $63,902 per year, which is 15% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lancaster receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Lancaster stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Lancaster is $63,902, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Lancaster is $186,300, 34% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $839 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
25.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Lancaster experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches, including 95.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,902 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,844 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,288 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $78,365 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 25,097 |
| County GDP | $81,132M |
| Restaurants | 2,341 |
| Healthcare | 2,652 |
| Retail | 3,140 |
| Manufacturing | 914 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,093 |
| 131% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.34% |
| Commute Time | 17.7 min |
| Work from Home | 6.6% |
| Census Median | $186,300 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $259,999 |
| Median List Price | $259,999 |
| $/Sq Ft | $151 |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.5% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $839 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,093 |
| 131% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.34% |
| Obesity | 31.4% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.8% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.7% |
| Depression | 22.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,238/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,652 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 52 |
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.7 inches |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 95.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 672 ft (205 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,723/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9006°N, 78.6688°W |
| County FIPS | 36029 |
Winner: Democrat by 9.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.2% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,723/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 39 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,652 |
| Restaurants | 2,341 |
| Retail Stores | 3,140 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 52 |
| Avg Commute | 17.7 min |
| Work from Home | 6.6% |