At a Glance
Median Income
$54,901
$31,393 per capita
Home Value
$180,200
Zillow: $269,224
Median Rent
$999/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
271/100K
3,791/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lancaster residents earn a median household income of $54,901 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,393. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,510 business establishments, including 273 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lancaster is $180,200 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $269,224. Median rent is $999/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Lancaster reports 271 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,791/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.3% of adults in Lancaster hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lancaster has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population40,902
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density2,148/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,901
Per Capita$31,393
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$6,849M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
Housing
A+
Home Value$180,200
Rent$999
Ownership56.9%
Zillow$269,224
Housing Units18,422
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent271/100K
Property3,791/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault130/100K
Burglary529/100K
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,090/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain40.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation846 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Lancaster was founded in 1800.
The median home in Lancaster was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Rickenbacker International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 273 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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