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Lancaster, a city in the United States, had a population of 41,249 in July 2026. For Lancaster, 51% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026. There were 239 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1928 sources

Population41,956people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,075EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent951.9EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate4.97%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime2,531offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 60% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean7.9µg/m³country median 7.0 — 13% aboveOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

More recorded crime than 74% of American cities that publish it and dirtier air than 74% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Lancaster?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Lancaster.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,083 per month, while the median home value was US$193,900 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 59.1%, and the vacancy rate was 7.97% in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Lancaster recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet21Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan22Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,083/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent51.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)7.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,791 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,042 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent951.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes707 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Lancaster a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–62%
Skilled employee58%strong on work, weak on safety · range 49–67%
Student52%strong on education, weak on work · range 42–62%
Family47%strong on family, weak on cost · range 38–56%
Retirement47%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 37–57%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

2.1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 865 of 41,956 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$59,133 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Lancaster is 5.0%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income59,133 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband75.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription90.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet7.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet3.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary3,075 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)24Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,794 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov23Official
Unemployment rate4.97 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Lancaster?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,794 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,841of €2,965 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,965
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,042
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,841
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Lancaster Salary needed to live in Lancaster

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Lancaster. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Lancaster. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher92.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools16 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents22.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio2 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents239 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,484 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Lancaster when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesLancaster highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Lancaster highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Lancaster2,755
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,531 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents270.8 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Recorded violent crimes161 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time27.69 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work2.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Destinations from nearest airport2 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights17Official
Nearest airportLCK3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport30 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Lancaster. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Lancaster.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Lancaster is 7.9 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7.9 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 20249Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 3.06 · Feb 5.17 · Mar 10.89 · Apr 18.22 · May 23.39 · Jun 27.78 · Jul 29.44 · Aug 28.94 · Sep 25.61 · Oct 18.78 · Nov 11.67 · Dec 5.44 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -5.83 · Feb -4.44 · Mar -0.167 · Apr 5.11 · May 11 · Jun 16.17 · Jul 18.17 · Aug 17.06 · Sep 12.67 · Oct 6.39 · Nov 0.833 · Dec -2.83 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average temperature by monthJan -1.39 · Feb 0.333 · Mar 5.39 · Apr 11.67 · May 17.22 · Jun 22 · Jul 23.83 · Aug 23 · Sep 19.17 · Oct 12.61 · Nov 6.22 · Dec 1.33 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 72.64 · Feb 58.93 · Mar 86.36 · Apr 99.82 · May 105.9 · Jun 103.6 · Jul 107.2 · Aug 85.6 · Sep 81.79 · Oct 77.98 · Nov 68.33 · Dec 72.39 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading134.9 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean9.97 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites10 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation892.5 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature23.59 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature12.07 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature2.61 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Dayton ±0.6 °C. Elsewhere: Markham (Canada) ±2.5 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±2.5 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±2.5 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±2.5 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±2.7 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 865 is not 1.2% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share1.21 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents865 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density850.6 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population41,956 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program20Official
Population covered by crime statistics41,935 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value193,900 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes59.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate60.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad2.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents0.89 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents1.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage62.28 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage69 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance8.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher21.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Households with a vehicle available92.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database2 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 2022111,259 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 202216 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over18,593 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home9.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans83.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Lancaster

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Pickerington as a Lancaster alternative in the same region

24 km away, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,233 Pickerington vs 2,531 Lancaster−51%
  • Foreign residents: 2.3% Pickerington vs 1.2% Lancaster+92%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,890 Pickerington vs €3,075 Lancaster+27%
  • Unemployment: 3.5% Pickerington vs 5.0% Lancaster−29%
  • Nearest airport: 17.0 km Pickerington vs 30.0 km Lancaster−43%
  • Annual PM2.5: 9.5 µg/m³ Pickerington vs 7.9 µg/m³ Lancaster+20%
  • Residents: 26,333 Pickerington vs 41,956 Lancaster−37%
Full comparisonMore about Pickerington

Plainfield as a Lancaster alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 517 km, better on 6 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 1.2% Lancaster+405%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €3,075 Lancaster+57%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 2,531 Lancaster−71%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 5.0% Lancaster−24%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 30.0 km Lancaster−70%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,794 Lancaster+7%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 41,956 Lancaster+19%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Lancaster

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Lancaster, nearest in population first.

All United States cities
San Luis42,030 residentsCedar City41,871 residentsCovington41,847 residentsLake Stevens42,091 residentsLynnwood42,132 residentsFitchburg42,136 residents

How does Lancaster compare?

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Is Lancaster part of Columbus?

Lancaster is in the published commuting zone of Columbus; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Columbus city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source19

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Lancaster?

The median gross salary is 3,794 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Lancaster?

The unemployment rate is 4.97 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Lancaster?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7.9 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Lancaster?

Police recorded 2,531 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Lancaster?

The published population is 41,956 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Lancaster?

865 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Lancaster a good place to live?

Lancaster may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Lancaster part of Columbus?

Lancaster is in the published commuting zone of Columbus; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Lancaster?

Canal Winchester, Pickerington are near Lancaster. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Lancaster (Ohio), United States: population, rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; version edc8a16b85322bd7316ae1a6124364fe]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/lancaster-oh/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Lancaster (Ohio), United States: population, rent, salary},
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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
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  9. TIGERweb ACS2023 — Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas (CBSA, January 1 2023) TIGERweb ACS2023 · tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  10. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  11. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  12. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  13. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  14. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
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  17. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  18. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06

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