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Lancaster, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Fairfield County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
40,902
Population
2,148/sq mi density
$54,901
Median Income
$31,393 per capita
$180,200
Home Value
$269,224 Zillow
$999
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
271
Violent Crime/100K
3,791 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$54,901 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$180,200 home value, $999/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
271 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$180,200
36% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$999/mo
14% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
56.9%
13% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
18,422
Median year built: 1962
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$180,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$269,224
Median Sale Price
$205,000
Median List Price
$229,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
56.9%
Owner-Occupied
43.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$816/mo
1 Bedroom
$873/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,092/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,388/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,550/mo
Census median rent:
$999/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,315/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
44 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
38
Price Drops
36.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$160
Active Inventory
85
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1962
Average age of housing stock: 64 years
Homeownership Rate
56.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $180,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $269,224 |
| Median Sale Price | $205,000 |
| Median List Price | $229,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $160 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $999 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,315 |
| FMR Studio | $816 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $873 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,092 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,388 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,550 |
Market
| Days on Market | 44 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 36.5% |
| Homes Sold | 38 |
| Active Inventory | 85 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $160 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 56.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 43.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 18,422 |
| Median Year Built | 1962 |
| Rent Burden | 29.3% |