At a Glance
Median Income
$67,584
$31,055 per capita
Home Value
$229,900
Zillow: $270,106
Median Rent
$1,627/mo
40.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
412/100K
3,147/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
13.5% 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?
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 $67,584 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,055. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 84,182 business establishments, including 6,468 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lancaster is $229,900 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,106. Median rent is $1,627/month, with 40.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Lancaster reports 412 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 9% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,147/100K. The murder rate is 14.8/100K.
Education
25.7% of adults in Lancaster hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lancaster has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Data Overview
People
Population40,753
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density1,232/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born7.9%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$67,584
Per Capita$31,055
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$389,402M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,717
Housing
A+
Home Value$229,900
Rent$1,627
Ownership65.7%
Zillow$270,106
Housing Units14,865
Rent Burden40.3%
Crime
F
Violent412/100K
Property3,147/100K
Murder14.8/100K
Assault287/100K
Burglary872/100K
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,431/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain37.7 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation538 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.7%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute31 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries60
Did You Know?
The median home in Lancaster was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 6,468 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 322 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.