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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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$370,200
31% above
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
74.4%
14% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
783
Median year built: 1954
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$370,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$438,474
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
74.4%
Owner-Occupied
25.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,727/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,822/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,300/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,858/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,232/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
36.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
19% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1954
Average age of housing stock: 72 years
Homeownership Rate
74.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $370,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $438,474 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $1,727 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,822 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,300 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,858 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,232 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 74.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 25.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 74.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 783 |
| Median Year Built | 1954 |
| Rent Burden | 36.9% |