Lancaster Metro Area, PA
Living in the Lancaster Metro Area
Bikeability41
Walkability50
Commute65
Public Transit33
Affordability57
Public Safety80
Airports63
Hospitals62
Colleges65
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools60
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
541kPopulation+30k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
27%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
70%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black3%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate35%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$66kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty
25 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector73%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$209kMedian Home Value+$25k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$850Median Monthly Rent+$202 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached21%
1 unit, detached55%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke3%
Electricity35%
Fuel oil, kerosene19%
LP gas8%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas32%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Lancaster Metro Area
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Property Crime in the Lancaster Metro Area
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 3 | 8 |
| Feb | 32 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 4 |
| 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 the Lancaster Metro Area
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding70
Tornado13
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lancaster Metro Area, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lancaster Metro Area, PA
Oak Grove Amish School
1 miles, NE
Lancaster Mennonite School-Lancaster Campus
2 miles, SE
Witmer Amish School
2 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Lancaster Metro Area, PA
Lancaster Bible College
3 miles, NW
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design
3 miles, W
Franklin and Marshall College
4 miles, W
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
6 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lancaster Metro Area, PA
Lancaster General Hospital
3 miles, W
Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital
3 miles, W
Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center
7 miles, NW
Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital
11 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Lancaster Metro Area, PA
Harrisburg International Airport
29 miles, W
Philadelphia International Airport
55 miles, E
Lehigh Valley International Airport
60 miles, NE