At a Glance
Median Income
$104,745
$42,658 per capita
Home Value
$370,200
Zillow: $438,474
Bachelor's Degree+
64.6%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
17.1%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.2%
9.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Lancaster a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
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 17.1% (375% 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.
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 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 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 Born4.2%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$104,745
Per Capita$42,658
Unemployment17.1%
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%
Health
Obesity30.2%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,707/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain43.4 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.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 193 Mbps.
There are 1,794 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.