Lancaster Town, MA
Living in Lancaster Town
Bikeability9
Walkability14
Commute23
Public Transit15
Affordability29
Public Safety79
Airports48
Hospitals35
Colleges99
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Schools50
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Residents
8kPopulation+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
$94kMedian 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
$363kMedian Home Value+$100 (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$778Median 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
Doctor Franklin Perkins School
1 miles, S
Trivium School
2 miles, SW
Nashoba Montessori School
2 miles, S
South Lancaster Academy
3 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Lancaster Town, MA
Fitchburg State University
9 miles, NW
Assumption College
15 miles, SW
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
16 miles, SW
Anna Maria College
16 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lancaster Town, MA
Taravista Behavioral Health Center
4 miles, NE
Healthalliance Hospitals, Inc
6 miles, NW
Nashoba Valley Medical Center
8 miles, NE
Umass Memorial Healthcare-Marlborough Hospital
11 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Lancaster Town, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
18 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
33 miles, N
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
54 miles, S