Lancaster Town, MA

Living in Lancaster Town

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 14
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Commute 23
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Public Transit 15
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Affordability 29
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Public Safety 79
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Airports 48
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Hospitals 35
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Colleges 99
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Schools 50
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Residents

8k Population +268 (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
39% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
72% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black7%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate23%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree13%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$94k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
35  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more9%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector69%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Sales and office17%
Service16%

Commute

Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$363k Median Home Value +$100 (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$778 Median Monthly Rent +$74 (2010–19)
72% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier29%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K30%
$400K to $499K19%
$500K to $749K16%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene65%
LP gas6%
Utility gas8%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lancaster Town

United States45
Massachusetts37
Worcester Metro Area40
Worcester County43

Property Crime in Lancaster Town

United States48
Massachusetts28
Worcester Metro Area23
Worcester County26

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (55%)(40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump41%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 4 16
Feb 28 3 12
Mar 36 4 11
Apr 47 4 4
May 57 4 0
Jun 66 4 0
Jul 71 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 62 4 0
Oct 50 4 0
Nov 41 4 2
Dec 30 4 12

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lancaster Town

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding64
Tornado10
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lancaster Town, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lancaster Town, MA

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Trivium School
2 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Lancaster Town, MA

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Assumption College
15 miles, SW
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Anna Maria College
16 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lancaster Town, MA

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Airports

Airports near Lancaster Town, MA

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Manchester Airport
33 miles, N
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