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Living in Lancaster

The city had 22 schools in 2026. Median gross rent was US$868 per month, while the median home value was US$239,100 in July 2026. In July 2026, Lancaster had a population of 8,921. There were 145 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1926 sources

Population9,623people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,578EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent762.9EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate9.61%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime7,243offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 357% 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 any other American city that publishes 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

Owner occupation was 50.5%, and the vacancy rate was 12% in July 2026. 64% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing 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 internet20Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan21Official · national market
Median gross rent$868/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent63.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)11.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)825.4 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 rent762.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes397 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 worker57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 49–65%
Skilled employee59%strong on work, weak on safety · range 50–68%
Student55%strong on education, weak on work · range 45–65%
Family52%strong on family, weak on cost · range 43–61%
Retirement50%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 40–60%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

9.3% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 897 of 9,623 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$46,311 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Lancaster is 9.6%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income46,311 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband62.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription75.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription5.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet19.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet3.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,578 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)23Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,694 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov22Official
Unemployment rate9.61 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental 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: €3,694 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,984of €2,891 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.€2,891
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− €825
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€1,984
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 higher80.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools22 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count15Official
School enrolment, share of residents26.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio3 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents145 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,014 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 residents7,243 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Recorded violent crimes114 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time26.4 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work0.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportRKH3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport40 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
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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

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
Monthly extreme high temperatureJan 24.73 · Feb 26.05 · Mar 29.68 · Apr 34.3 · May 37.45 · Jun 42.73 · Jul 42.76 · Aug 42.46 · Sep 38.91 · Oct 38.8 · Nov 29.71 · Dec 26.5 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center14Official
Monthly extreme low temperatureJan -13.42 · Feb -10.78 · Mar -9.98 · Apr -3.92 · May 4.65 · Jun 10.43 · Jul 15.01 · Aug 13.04 · Sep 7.64 · Oct -0.47 · Nov -6.28 · Dec -8.63 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center14Official
Average temperature by monthJan 5.5 · Feb 7.37 · Mar 11.59 · Apr 16.88 · May 21.77 · Jun 26.11 · Jul 27.72 · Aug 27.02 · Sep 23.66 · Oct 17.66 · Nov 11.41 · Dec 7.5 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center14Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 102.4 · Feb 81.53 · Mar 101.6 · Apr 91.19 · May 93.22 · Jun 103.9 · Jul 102.1 · Aug 110 · Sep 100.1 · Oct 78.74 · Nov 88.9 · Dec 99.31 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00381462 (CATAWBA)17Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading40.3 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean8.53 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation960.7 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature26.92 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature18.46 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature9.15 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share7.62 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents897 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Transit service area population103,966 people4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Population density516 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population9,623 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official
Population covered by crime statistics9,628 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value239,100 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes50.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate56.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad10.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents2.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents7.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage59.68 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage73.6 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance13.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher21.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available87.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 202223,986 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 202215 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over3,573 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home6.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans65.91 %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.

Waxhaw as a Lancaster alternative in the same region

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

  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 481 Waxhaw vs 7,243 Lancaster−93%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,003 Waxhaw vs €2,578 Lancaster+55%
  • Unemployment: 4.9% Waxhaw vs 9.6% Lancaster−49%
  • Residents: 23,140 Waxhaw vs 9,623 Lancaster+140%
  • Foreign residents: 5.3% Waxhaw vs 7.6% Lancaster−31%
  • Nearest airport: 29.0 km Waxhaw vs 40.0 km Lancaster−28%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.6 µg/m³ Waxhaw vs 7.9 µg/m³ Lancaster−4%
Full comparisonMore about Waxhaw

Plainfield as a Lancaster alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1004 km, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,578 Lancaster+87%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 9,623 Lancaster+420%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 7,243 Lancaster−90%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 9.6% Lancaster−61%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 40.0 km Lancaster−78%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,694 Lancaster+9%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 7.6% Lancaster−20%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Lancaster

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

Alternative cities in United States

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Pebble Creek9,624 residentsSauk Village9,624 residentsWestwood9,621 residentsSedona9,619 residentsFishersville9,629 residentsClarksville9,632 residents

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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 3,694 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Lancaster?

The unemployment rate is 9.61 %. 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 7,243 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 9,623 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Lancaster?

897 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.

Which cities are near Lancaster?

Waxhaw is 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 (South Carolina), United States: population, rent [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 3e92e9e662ee5b5f2cfb3498e114da4c]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/lancaster-sc/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Lancaster (South Carolina), United States: population, rent},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-10-16},
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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 2026-06-30
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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. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  8. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  9. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  10. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  12. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
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  15. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
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