Lancaster, CA
Living in Lancaster
Bikeability20
Walkability15
Commute24
Public Transit28
Affordability52
Public Safety44
Airports71
Hospitals23
Colleges67
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools12
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
159kPopulation+9.3k (2010–19)
33 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
74%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black20%
Caucasian30%
Hispanic or Latino42%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate29%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$4k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
35 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector68%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$261kMedian Home Value+$9.3k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$131 (2010–19)
49%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198933%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas87%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lancaster
United States45
California55
Los Angeles Metro Area59
Los Angeles County64
Property Crime in Lancaster
United States48
California56
Los Angeles Metro Area53
Los Angeles County56
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (58%)(38%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton60%
Donald Trump34%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb | 47 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 52 | 2 | 0 |
| Apr | 57 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 44 | 2 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lancaster
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding57
Tornado5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lancaster, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lancaster, CA
Desert Christian Schools
1 miles, E
Lancaster-Montessori Pre School Inc
2 miles, E
Grace Lutheran Christian School
2 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Lancaster, CA
The Master's University and Seminary
29 miles, SW
California Institute of the Arts
30 miles, SW
Woodbury University
35 miles, S
Art Center College of Design
36 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lancaster, CA
Antelope Valley Hospital
1 miles, E
Palmdale Regional Medical Center
8 miles, S
Lac/Olive View-Ucla Medical Center
30 miles, SW
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
30 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Lancaster, CA
Bob Hope Airport
36 miles, S
Los Angeles International Airport
54 miles, S
Ontario International Airport
55 miles, SE
Long Beach Airport-Daugherty Field
61 miles, S