Lancaster, TX
Living in Lancaster
Bikeability26
Walkability8
Commute29
Public Transit32
Affordability66
Public Safety43
Airports82
Hospitals62
Colleges30
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools21
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
39kPopulation+5k (2010–19)
32 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated
74%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black70%
Caucasian9%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate29%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$57kMedian Household Income+$4.5k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector76%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office28%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$137kMedian Home Value+$24k (2010–19)
30%Built 2000 or Later
$857Median Monthly Rent+$149 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200926%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity73%
LP gas1%
Utility gas25%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lancaster
United States45
Texas51
Dallas Metro Area45
Dallas County59
Property Crime in Lancaster
United States48
Texas58
Dallas Metro Area53
Dallas County65
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (68%)(29%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton76%
Donald Trump21%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 3 | 0 |
| Feb | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 84 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 84 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 46 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lancaster
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding74
Tornado19
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lancaster, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lancaster, TX
Gardner Preparatory School
2 miles, W
Turning Point Christian Academy
3 miles, W
Desoto Private School
5 miles, W
The Canterbury Episcopal School
6 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Lancaster, TX
University of North Texas at Dallas
5 miles, N
Paul Quinn College
6 miles, N
Dallas Baptist University
13 miles, NW
Criswell College
14 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lancaster, TX
Crescent Medical Center Lancaster
3 miles, W
Hickory Trail Hospital
6 miles, NW
Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital Llc
7 miles, NW
Methodist Charlton Medical Center
7 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Lancaster, TX
Dallas Love Field
18 miles, N
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
26 miles, NW
Waco Regional Airport
73 miles, S
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
82 miles, E