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Cost of living in Lancaster summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Lancaster. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in Lancaster is 100 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Lancaster is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Lancaster is $242,274.
The median income in Lancaster is $66,148.
Lancaster's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Lancaster Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Lancaster | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 108 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 111 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 73 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 112 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 109 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 114 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Lancaster, NY Weather
The average high in Lancaster is None° and the average low is None°.
There are None days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of None inches of precipitation each year with None inches of snow.
| Stat | Lancaster |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | None |
| Average Annual Low | None |
| Annual Precipitation Days | None |
| Average Annual Precipitation | None |
| Average Annual Snowfall | None |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Lancaster Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Lancaster
The current population in Lancaster is 10,113. The population has decreased 3.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,113 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 10,127 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 10,160 | 1.1% |
| 2021 | 10,046 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 10,087 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 10,144 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 10,152 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 10,207 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 10,220 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 10,300 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 10,314 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 10,325 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 10,355 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 10,399 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 10,449 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lancaster
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Lancaster is:
96.7% White with 9,778 White residents.
0.0% African American with 4 African American residents.
0.5% American Indian with 46 American Indian residents.
0.2% Asian with 16 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 55 Other residents.
0.7% Two Or More with 67 Two Or More residents.
1.5% Hispanic with 147 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lancaster | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.0% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 0.7% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Lancaster
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Lancaster is 52.3% female with 5,293 female residents.
Lancaster is 47.7% male with 4,820 male residents.
| Gender | Lancaster | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lancaster for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Lancaster completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Lancaster completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Lancaster completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Lancaster completed some college.
17.0% of adults in Lancaster completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in Lancaster completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Lancaster completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Lancaster completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Lancaster completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lancaster | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 17.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lancaster, New York
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3.9% of households in Lancaster earn Less than $10,000.
3.2% of households in Lancaster earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.5% of households in Lancaster earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.7% of households in Lancaster earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.6% of households in Lancaster earn $35,000 to $49,999.
23.9% of households in Lancaster earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.2% of households in Lancaster earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.4% of households in Lancaster earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.8% of households in Lancaster earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.9% of households in Lancaster earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lancaster | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.9% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.2% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.5% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.7% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.6% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 23.9% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.2% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.4% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.8% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.9% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
