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South Lancaster, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Worcester County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,991 Population 1,497/sq mi density
$104,745 Median Income $42,658 per capita
$370,200 Home Value $438,474 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
44 Violent Crime/100K 364 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$104,745 median income, 11.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$370,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
44 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.6% bachelor's degree or higher

South Lancaster, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$104,745
39% above
$42,658 per capita
Home Value
$370,200
31% above
Zillow: $438,474
Violent Crime
44/100K
89% below
364/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
64.6%
92% above
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
11.2%
211% above
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.2%
6% below
9.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 sunny days/yr

How South Lancaster Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows South Lancaster's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
139%
Home Value
131%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
192%
Unemployment
311%
Crime
11%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Lancaster a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

South Lancaster residents earn a median household income of $104,745 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,658. The unemployment rate stands at 11.2% (211% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,743 business establishments, including 1,794 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in South Lancaster is $370,200 , 31% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $438,474. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Safety & Crime

South Lancaster reports 44 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 364/100K.

Education

64.6% of adults in South Lancaster hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% above the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South Lancaster has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population1,991
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density1,497/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$104,745
Per Capita$42,658
Unemployment11.2%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$60,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,378

Housing

A+
Home Value$370,200
Rent
Ownership74.4%
Zillow$438,474
Housing Units783
Rent Burden36.9%

Crime

F
Violent44/100K
Property364/100K

Health

Obesity30.2%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,707/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain48.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation299 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+64.6%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+12.6%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute40 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed193 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries70

Did You Know?

The median home in South Lancaster was built in 1954.
35.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Worcester Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 193 Mbps.
There are 1,794 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.