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Lancaster Township (Lancaster Cnty), PA has much to offer its residents. From the affordable 2 bedroom rent of $1,280 to the lower cost of living with a Grocery Cost Index of 103, it is an attractive place to live. There are many great employers within the county such as High Industries, Inc., Fulton Bank, and Armstrong World Industries. Each of these companies offers great job opportunities and team-oriented working environments. With all that Lancaster Township has to offer, it's no wonder why so many people make it their home.

Lancaster township has an unemployment rate of 5.6%. The US average is 6.0%.

Lancaster township has seen the job market increase by 0.7% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 30.0%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Lancaster township
- The Sales Tax Rate for Lancaster township is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Lancaster township is 4.1%. The US average is 4.6%.
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Income and Salaries for Lancaster township
- The average income of a Lancaster township resident is $28,938 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Lancaster township resident is $66,319 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyLancaster township, PennsylvaniaUnited States
  5.66
  -5.4%-6.2%
  30.0%33.5%
  6.0%6.2%
  4.1%4.6%
  $38,840$37,638
  $66,319$69,021
  $84,572$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  1.1%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  5.0%6.8%
  17.1%10.0%
  2.4%2.5%
  9.1%11.0%
  3.7%4.8%
  0.3%0.8%
  1.1%1.9%
  2.6%4.7%
  1.9%1.9%
  8.0%7.6%
  0.1%0.1%
  4.9%4.2%
  10.7%9.3%
  16.2%14.0%
  1.7%2.1%
  5.7%7.0%
  5.5%4.8%
  2.8%4.7%
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I have lived here for some time and I have seen the mistreatment of people of other races. Blacks and others just dont belong has been the impression I have seen which  More

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Over 14 years ago

Lancaster is a lovely place to live. The weather covers a broad spectrum from rain, to snow, to 100 degree days (not many though). We do have lots of tourists but I've  More

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Over 17 years ago

Lancaster is a good town...more conservative than most...to raise kids. However, if you are an allergy sufferer, this is a very difficult environment particularily if  More

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