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PA area data

Lancaster, PA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Lancaster.

Population: 52,621 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lancaster, PA is $321,845 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $309,900 after a median 10 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,353/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with winterweather, coldwave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$321,845

Median home value

+3.0%

1-year change

10

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$321,845
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+12.8%
5-year appreciation
+31.3%
10-year appreciation
+96.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$321,845
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$309,900
Median list price
$320,000
Median price per sqft
$188
1-year sale-price change
-3.9%
Median days on market
10 days
Homes sold (recent period)
121
For-sale inventory
84
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
62
1-year forecast
+2.6%
Days to pending
23 days
New listings (monthly)
45

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,353/mo
1-year rent change
+3.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$867/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,083/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,339/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,740/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,008/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/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
11
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
La Academia Partnership CS, Conestoga Valley SD, Lancaster SD
Schools include
La Academia Partnership CS, Smoketown El Sch, Washington El Sch, Wickersham El Sch, Jackson MS

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A19
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 6% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
43.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
UGI Columbia Gas Plant (11.7 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
55.5°F
Average high
64.8°F
Average low
45.8°F
Annual precipitation
42.1 in
Annual snowfall
14.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
54
Days with Good air quality
149
Days with Moderate air quality
209
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
223

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
50,697
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
47,441

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
23
Nearest national park
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (22 mi)
National parks include
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, Appalachian National Scenic Trail, First State National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
73
Nearest airport
Lancaster Airport (LNS) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lancaster Airport (LNS) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
18
Hospitals include
LANCASTER GENERAL HOSPITAL, NEMOURS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, DELAWARE, ROCKFORD CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
66
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)
-502 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Housing built before 1970
36.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.8%
Median annual property tax
$3,734
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
46.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
231,089
Average weekly wage
$1,106
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
677

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

How it compares

LancasterState medianUS median
Median home value$321,845$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$309,900$254,900$325,000
Median days on market10 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,353/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,734$2,326$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, PA?
$321,845.
What is the median sale price in Lancaster, PA?
$309,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Lancaster, PA?
Median days on market: 10 days.
What is typical rent in Lancaster, PA?
Typical rent: $1,353/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lancaster, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Lancaster, PA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A19; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Lancaster, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 6% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lancaster, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lancaster, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lancaster, PA?
11 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Lancaster, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lancaster, PA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lancaster, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Lancaster

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