As of 2012, Lancaster's population is 59,322 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 6.41 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Lancaster is $107,900. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.84 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Lancaster's cost of living is 5.80% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Lancaster public schools spend $5,721 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 16 students per teacher in Lancaster. --------------------The unemployment rate in Lancaster is 6.30 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Lancaster jobs have Decreased by 0.27 percent.
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 | --------------------Average Commute time is 23 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Lancaster's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes • Most Expensive Listing • Million Dollar Houses • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000 • Homes under $250,000 • Median Priced Homes |