Lancaster, PA
Living in Lancaster
Bikeability70
Walkability91
Commute77
Public Transit67
Affordability89
Public Safety55
Airports63
Hospitals74
Colleges67
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools18
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
59kPopulation+614 (2010–19)
32 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
59%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black13%
Caucasian40%
Hispanic or Latino38%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school22%
High school graduate32%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office18%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van76%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation5%
Taxicab<1%
Walked13%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$115kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$721Median Monthly Rent+$153 (2010–19)
40%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached48%
1 unit, detached12%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier56%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K32%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas61%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lancaster
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Lancaster Metro Area21
Lancaster County21
Property Crime in Lancaster
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Lancaster Metro Area22
Lancaster County22
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump43%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 32 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lancaster
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding62
Tornado12
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lancaster, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lancaster, PA
Colleges
Colleges near Lancaster, PA
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design
0 miles, W
Franklin and Marshall College
1 miles, NW
Lancaster Bible College
2 miles, N
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
4 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lancaster, PA
Lancaster General Hospital
0 miles, NW
Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital
1 miles, NW
Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital
12 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Lancaster, PA
Harrisburg International Airport
27 miles, NW
Philadelphia International Airport
57 miles, E
Lehigh Valley International Airport
62 miles, NE