Lancaster, NY
Living in Lancaster
Bikeability2
Walkability3
Commute78
Public Transit4
Affordability81
Public Safety52
Airports30
Hospitals16
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools79
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
10kPopulation-305 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
52%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate36%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household52%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$2.6k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector75%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office29%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$124kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
<1%Built 2000 or Later
$653Median Monthly Rent+$170 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units13%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195924%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier33%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K48%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas91%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lancaster
United States45
New York39
Buffalo Metro Area47
Erie County48
Property Crime in Lancaster
United States48
New York28
Buffalo Metro Area48
Erie County49
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 22 |
| Feb | 26 | 2 | 16 |
| Mar | 33 | 3 | 13 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 3 | 6 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 18 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lancaster
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding35
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding13
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lancaster, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lancaster, NY
St Marys Elementary School
0 miles, NW
St Marys High School
1 miles, NW
Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament School
3 miles, NW
Buffalo Suburban Christian Academy
3 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Lancaster, NY
Villa Maria College
7 miles, W
Daemen College
8 miles, NW
University at Buffalo
9 miles, NW
Canisius College
9 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lancaster, NY
Western Ny Childrens Psychiatric Center
7 miles, SW
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
8 miles, SW
Erie County Medical Center
8 miles, W
Sisters of Charity Hospital
9 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Lancaster, NY
Buffalo Niagara International Airport
4 miles, NW
Niagara Falls International Airport
20 miles, NW
Greater Rochester International Airport
53 miles, E
Erie International Airport-Tom Ridge Field
95 miles, SW