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Lancaster, MA

Lancaster, MA.

Population: 8,606 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lancaster, MA is $586,353 — up 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $532,500 after a median 22 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, coldwave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$586,353

Median home value

+1.8%

1-year change

22

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$586,353
1-year appreciation
+1.8%
3-year appreciation
+11.3%
5-year appreciation
+26.3%
10-year appreciation
+85.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$586,353
House Price Index (state)
467.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$532,500
Median list price
$650,000
Median price per sqft
$291
1-year sale-price change
-4.6%
Median days on market
22 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
20
Sale-to-list ratio
100.9%
Active listings
18
1-year forecast
+1.9%
New listings (monthly)
9

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,278/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,597/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,044/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,658/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,067/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
30.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Luther Burbank Middle School, Mary Rowlandson Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
47.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Fort Devens (5.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
58.7 in
Annual snowfall
47.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
268
Days with Moderate air quality
93
Highest AQI recorded (year)
148

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
41,273
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
45,116

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
15
Nearest national park
Minute Man National Historical Park (19 mi)
National parks include
Minute Man National Historical Park, Lowell National Historical Park, Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Fitchburg Municipal Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
12
Hospitals include
UMASS MEMORIAL HEALTHALLIANCE HOSPITALS, UMASS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE-MARLBOROUGH HOSPITAL, ADCARE HOSPITAL OF WORCESTER INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,365 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
48.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.3%
Median annual property tax
$7,235
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
83.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
297,809
Average weekly wage
$1,309
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
824

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

LancasterState medianUS median
Median home value$586,353$625,940$289,727
Median sale price$532,500$585,000$325,000
Median days on market22 days27 days51 days
Median annual property tax$7,235$5,436$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Lancaster, MA?
$586,353.
What is the median sale price in Lancaster, MA?
$532,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Lancaster, MA?
Median days on market: 22 days.
What is typical rent in Lancaster, MA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,044/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lancaster, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Lancaster, MA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Lancaster, MA?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lancaster, MA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lancaster, MA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lancaster, MA?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Lancaster, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lancaster, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lancaster, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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