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Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Median Home Price, Schools & Crime by Town

Housing prices, schools, crime, commute, and demographics for Lancaster, Pennsylvania, town by town. Free, data-only, no listings.

In Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the median home price is $385,244; median household income is $86,959; the population is 557,931; schools rate 6.4 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 108.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 23.8 minutes.

Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research

Lancaster at a glance

Population

557,931

Median Household Income

$86,959

Typical Home Value

$385,244

School District Rating

6.4

Violent Crime Rate

108.0

Avg Commute Time

23.8

About Lancaster

Lancaster has a population of 557,931. The median home value is $385,244, 27% above the Pennsylvania median. Median household income is $86,959 (12% above the Pennsylvania median). The most populated towns are Lancaster, Manheim, and East Hempfield.

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

60 towns, by population.

Lancaster at a glance: frequently asked questions

What is the population of Lancaster?
Lancaster has a population of 557,931 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
What is the median home price in Lancaster?
The median home value in Lancaster is $385,244. 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 $86,959 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
What state is Lancaster in?
Lancaster is in Pennsylvania.
How many towns are in Lancaster?
Lancaster contains 60 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.

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