At a Glance
Median Income
$63,902
$40,844 per capita
Home Value
$186,300
Zillow: $254,640
Median Rent
$839/mo
25.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.2%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
12.9% smoking rate
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)
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 $63,902 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,844. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,097 business establishments, including 2,341 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lancaster is $186,300 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,640. Median rent is $839/month, with 25.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
25.2% of adults in Lancaster hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population10,127
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density3,723/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,902
Per Capita$40,844
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$81,132M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,288
Housing
A+
Home Value$186,300
Rent$839
Ownership73.5%
Zillow$254,640
Housing Units5,202
Rent Burden25.4%
Health
Obesity31.4%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,238/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation672 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 55%
Commute18 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed218 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries39
Did You Know?
Lancaster was founded in 1849.
The median home in Lancaster was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 218 Mbps.
There are 2,341 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.