As of 2012, Lancaster Metro Area's population is 519,445 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 10.36 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Lancaster Metro Area is $169,900. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.69 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Lancaster Metro Area's cost of living is 7.70% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Lancaster Metro Area public schools spend $5,296 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 16.1 students per teacher in Lancaster Metro Area. --------------------The unemployment rate in Lancaster Metro Area is 6.30 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Lancaster Metro Area jobs have Decreased by 0.27 percent.
Ranked #14 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
Ranked #70 Drought-Riskiest Cities
Ranked #71 America's Migraine Hot Spots
Ranked #119 Best Green Cities
Ranked #186 2005 Best Places to Live
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 | Average Commute time is 25 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Lancaster Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
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• Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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