In Lancaster, Nebraska, the median home price is $301,397; median household income is $74,793; the population is 326,696; schools rate 6.6 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 326.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 19.0 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Lancaster at a glance
Population
326,696
Median Household Income
$74,793
Typical Home Value
$301,397
School District Rating
6.6
Violent Crime Rate
326.0
Avg Commute Time
19.0
About Lancaster
Lancaster has a population of 326,696. The median home value is $301,397, 9% above the Nebraska median. Median household income is $74,793 (2% below the Nebraska median). The most populated towns are Lincoln, Saltillo, and Waverly.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Lancaster
25 towns, by population.
- Lincoln294,856 pop.
- Saltillo4,553 pop.
- Waverly4,502 pop.
- South Pass1,947 pop.
- Nemaha1,815 pop.
- Yankee Hill1,726 pop.
- Elk1,595 pop.
- Grant1,541 pop.
- Denton1,526 pop.
- Stevens Creek1,470 pop.
- Stockton1,441 pop.
- Centerville1,322 pop.
- Oak983 pop.
- Middle Creek977 pop.
- Panama887 pop.
- Highland782 pop.
- Lincoln780 pop.
- Little Salt756 pop.
- Buda672 pop.
- North Bluff661 pop.
- Lancaster578 pop.
- Rock Creek500 pop.
- Mill310 pop.
- Olive Branch277 pop.
- West Oak239 pop.
Lancaster at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Lancaster?
- Lancaster has a population of 326,696 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Lancaster?
- The median home value in Lancaster is $301,397. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Lancaster?
- Median household income in Lancaster is $74,793 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Lancaster in?
- Lancaster is in Nebraska.
- How many towns are in Lancaster?
- Lancaster contains 25 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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