Lancaster, NY

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.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
10,127 Population 3,723/sq mi density
$63,902 Median Income $40,844 per capita
$186,300 Home Value
$839 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,902 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$186,300 home value, $839/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,902
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $186,300
34% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.2%
25% lower than US avg
Median Rent $839
28% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.4%
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.7%
78% lower than US avg

How Lancaster Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population10,127
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density3,723/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,902
Per Capita$40,844
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$81,132M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$186,300
Rent$839
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity31.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.8%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain40.7 in/yr
Elevation672 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+94.4%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 55%
Commute18 min
EV Stations2
Libraries39

Is Lancaster a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Lancaster has a population of 10,127 with a density of 3,723 people per square mile. The median age is 47.5 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.7%).

Population

10,127
Total Population
3,723
People / sq mi
47.5yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
2.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.5%
Female 53.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Lancaster vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.1%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.9%
86% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lancaster vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lancaster is $63,902, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Lancaster vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,902
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,844
Avg Weekly Wage$1,288
IRS Avg AGI$78,365

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.7%
78% below US avg
Establishments (County)25,097
County GDP$81,132M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,341
Healthcare2,652
Retail3,140
Manufacturing914

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,093
131% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.34%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.7 min
Work from Home6.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Lancaster is $186,300, 34% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $839 (28% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$186,300
34% below US avg
Median List Price$259,999

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$259,999
$/Sq Ft$151
Homes Sold9
Sale-to-List Ratio101.5%
Price Drops20.0%
Inventory5

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$839
28% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,093
131% above US avg
Effective Rate4.34%
In Lancaster, 31.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 22.8% report depression. 21.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lancaster vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.4%
2% below US avg
Diabetes7.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure26.8%
Asthma11.5%
COPD5.6%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.5%
Physical Inactivity21.7%
Depression22.8%
Mental Distress17.6%
Physical Distress12.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.2%
Checkup Rate79.9%
Premature Death8,238/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access97.2%
Healthcare Facilities2,652

Crime Rates: Lancaster vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)52

Safety Score

Lancaster has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.7 inches
7% above US avg
Snowfall95.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation672 ft (205 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Population Density3,723/sq mi
Coordinates42.9006°N, 78.6688°W
County FIPS36029
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 25.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 9.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 45.2%
D 54.8%

Winner: Democrat by 9.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.2%
25% below US avg
High School+94.4%
School Test Score5.39
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density3,723/sq mi
Total Area2.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations4
Public Libraries39
Healthcare Facilities2,652
Restaurants2,341
Retail Stores3,140

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)52

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.7 min
Work from Home6.6%

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