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Lancaster, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Grant County County
Lancaster, WI
At a Glance
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)
Is Lancaster a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lancaster residents earn a median household income of $80,625 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,835. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,509 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lancaster is $173,300 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,005. Median rent is $770/month, with 21.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Lancaster reports 215 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 807/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
27.5% of adults in Lancaster hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lancaster has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.