At a Glance
Median Income
$63,421
$29,234 per capita
Home Value
$203,700
Zillow: $345,245
Median Rent
$1,177/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
679/100K
3,862/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.1%
82.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
17.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 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
3.0 / 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 $63,421 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,234. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,605 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lancaster is $203,700 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $345,245. Median rent is $1,177/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Lancaster reports 679 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,862/100K. The murder rate is 10.1/100K.
Education
27.1% of adults in Lancaster hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
82.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lancaster has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population57,683
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density7,978/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$63,421
Per Capita$29,234
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty17.7%
County GDP$39,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153
Housing
A+
Home Value$203,700
Rent$1,177
Ownership47.5%
Zillow$345,245
Housing Units22,414
Rent Burden28.6%
Crime
F
Violent679/100K
Property3,862/100K
Murder10.1/100K
Assault276/100K
Burglary585/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death6,922/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation384 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.1%
High School+82.1%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations52
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Lancaster was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.
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