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Lancaster, OH

Lancaster, OH.

Population: 62,933 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lancaster, OH is $277,424 — up 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $331,950 after a median 39 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,237/month. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, lightning, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$277,424

Median home value

+3.1%

1-year change

39

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$277,424
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
+12.2%
5-year appreciation
+30.5%
10-year appreciation
+100.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$277,424
House Price Index (state)
353.3 (+4.7% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$331,950
Median list price
$330,000
Median price per sqft
$197
1-year sale-price change
+2.2%
Median days on market
39 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
169
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
23 days
New listings (monthly)
85

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,237/mo
1-year rent change
+3.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$910/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$980/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,170/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,400/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,580/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/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
12
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
3
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Lancaster City, Fairfield Union Local
Schools include
Gorsuch West Elementary School, Mt. Pleasant Elementary School, General Sherman Junior High School, Lancaster High School, Medill Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, drought, hail, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 16% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
50.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Air Force Plant 85 (24.8 mi — proposed for listing)
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
55.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.8 in
Annual snowfall
8.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
34,656
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
35,290

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (36 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Fairfield County Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
FAIRFIELD MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+548 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Housing built before 1970
50.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,277
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
75.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
38,988
Average weekly wage
$919
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
196

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

How it compares

LancasterState medianUS median
Median home value$277,424$225,539$289,727
Median sale price$331,950$242,250$325,000
Median days on market39 days45 days51 days
Typical rent$1,237/mo$1,394/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,277$1,962$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, OH?
$277,424.
What is the median sale price in Lancaster, OH?
$331,950.
How long do homes take to sell in Lancaster, OH?
Median days on market: 39 days.
What is typical rent in Lancaster, OH?
Typical rent: $1,237/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lancaster, OH?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, drought, hail, heatWave.
Is Lancaster, OH in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Lancaster, OH?
Risk to homes is higher than 16% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lancaster, OH?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lancaster, OH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lancaster, OH?
12 schools (5 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Lancaster, OH walkable?
Walkability index: 10.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Lancaster, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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