In Lancaster, South Carolina, the median home price is $390,093; median household income is $78,869; the population is 104,475; schools rate 6.0 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 409.7 per 100k; and the average commute is 28.8 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Lancaster at a glance
Population
104,475
Median Household Income
$78,869
Typical Home Value
$390,093
School District Rating
6.0
Violent Crime Rate
409.7
Avg Commute Time
28.8
About Lancaster
Lancaster has a population of 104,475. The median home value is $390,093, 23% above the South Carolina median. Median household income is $78,869 (14% above the South Carolina median). The most populated towns are Van Wyck, Lancaster, and Kershaw.
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
5 towns, by population.
Lancaster at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Lancaster?
- Lancaster has a population of 104,475 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Lancaster?
- The median home value in Lancaster is $390,093. 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 $78,869 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Lancaster in?
- Lancaster is in South Carolina.
- How many towns are in Lancaster?
- Lancaster contains 5 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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