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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Rylee Roberts

Is it worth buying in Lancaster?

First post here. Poverty rate is 10.2%, which is around average. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. With a population of 40,753, Lancaster is a smaller city. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a growing tech...

3 replies 21 upvotes housing
Hailey Taylor

Couple moving to Lancaster from out of state

Alright, Born and raised here. Household incomes average around $67,584 in Lancaster. Rent is about $1,627/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Any help is appreciated. The school system varies a lot by neighbor...

3 replies 16 upvotes moving
Landon Wilson

Moving from Charlotte to Lancaster next month

Hey folks, I'm a college student here and Household incomes average around $67,584 in Lancaster. It's a a smaller city city with about 40,753 people. You can expect to pay around $1,627 for rent here. Median household income is $67,584, which feels about average for the area. It's a very car-depende...

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Rylee Roberts

Moving to Lancaster with kids -good idea?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm retired and Household incomes average around $67,584 in Lancaster. Average temperature is around 66--F, so the weather is moderate. With a population of 40,753, Lancaster is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,627/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of wo...

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Ian James

How is the nightlife in Lancaster?

Hey everyone, I'm a remote worker and Poverty rate is 10.2%, which is around average. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The suburbs are where most families end up. The suburbs are where most fami...

10 replies 21 upvotes qa
chicagopapa2023

How much do you pay for rent in Lancaster?

Hey folks, I'm a teacher here and You can expect to pay around $1,627 for rent here. Poverty rate is 10.2%, which is around average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Jordan R.

Best neighborhoods in Lancaster

Alright, The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. Average temperature is around 66--F, so the weather is moderate. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Kai Rogers

Commute times in Lancaster -how bad?

Hey, I'm single, late 40s, and Homes are going for about $229,900 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. What are your go-to spots? The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Kayden Nelson

Couple moving to Lancaster from out of state

Curious what people think. I'm a teacher here and You can expect to pay around $1,627 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. With a population of 40,753, Lancaster is a smaller city. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most famili...

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Kayden Nelson

Remote worker thinking about Lancaster

Random thought, I'm originally from Albuquerque and The median home value here is around $229,900, which is actually reasonable. Median household income is $67,584, which feels about average for the area. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Wh...

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Weston Reed

The good and bad of living in Lancaster

First post here. Just moved here 12 months ago and The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. The median home value here is around $229,900, which is actually reasonable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Worth the trade-offs? Cost of living is definitely rising...

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Landon Wilson

How is the nightlife in Lancaster?

Hey everyone, You can expect to pay around $1,627 for rent here. Thanks in advance! Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Ethan Brown

Just moved to Lancaster, any tips?

Longtime lurker here, I'm originally from Cincinnati and You can expect to pay around $1,627 for rent here. Household incomes average around $67,584 in Lancaster. The median home value here is around $229,900, which is actually reasonable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Night life ...

3 replies 23 upvotes moving
Ethan Brown

Best industries in Lancaster right now

Anyone else feel this way? I'm retired and It's a a smaller city city with about 40,753 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. Should I be concerned? The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much...

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Rylee Roberts

Job hunting in Lancaster -tips?

Longtime lurker here, I'm single, late 20s, and Median household income is $67,584, which feels about average for the area. Poverty rate is 10.2%, which is around average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Am I wrong here? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has ...

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Madeline Ross

First time home buyer in Lancaster

Been meaning to ask this. Household incomes average around $67,584 in Lancaster. With a population of 40,753, Lancaster is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 10.2%, which is around average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Let me kno...

13 replies 29 upvotes housing
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