Lancaster County
- County in Pennsylvania
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Lancaster County
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- County in Pennsylvania
- Rating 4.34 out of 5 197 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A minus
- Housinggrade B minus
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Diversitygrade B
- Jobsgrade B+
- Weathergrade B minus
- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade B+
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Median Home Value
$229,300
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,114
National
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Lancaster County Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault154.2national 282.7
- Murder2.1national 6.1
- Rape44.2national 40.7
- Robbery58.3national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary175.7national 500.1
- Theft1,298.6national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft61.8national 284
Residents
Working in Lancaster County
Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$73,688
National
$69,021Top Public Schools Serving Lancaster County
Top Private Schools Near Lancaster County
- grade A+
Linden Hall
- Rating 4.57 out of 5 118 reviews
- grade A+
Lancaster Country Day School
- Rating 4.18 out of 5 33 reviews
- grade A
Veritas Academy
- Rating 4.56 out of 5 55 reviews
- grade A minus
Lancaster Mennonite School
- Rating 4.14 out of 5 118 reviews
- grade A minus
Lancaster Catholic High School
- Rating 4.08 out of 5 166 reviews
Top Places to Live in Lancaster County
Lancaster County Reviews
Rating 4.34 out of 5 197 reviews
I love that Lancaster has kept true to its farmland roots while also expanding ding into this beautiful diverse hot-spot for so many people to live enriched lives. Lancaster is home to the theatre and arts, acres of fertile land for food, vast array of multicultural "mom and pop" restaurants started by individuals wanting just to share with others. I love that people want that sharing. There are beautiful places to hike and there are beautiful architectural areas to explore. I would say that we could be better about our local city police forces being a better asset for positive change, but that's no fault to Lancaster, but rather the nature of the job title. I would also say that we could stop raising our prices on everything from goods to cost of living, but inflation is a national issue, not county.
Lancaster has a rich sense of community, and we understand -at least from the general sense- how to love our neighbors even when (and sometimes especially) our neighbors are different.
Lancaster has a rich sense of community, and we understand -at least from the general sense- how to love our neighbors even when (and sometimes especially) our neighbors are different.
Our county is scenic, has good economic opportunities, and is relatively affordable. It is a great place to raise a family, offering the excitement of city life, beaches, or secluded nature locations within a few hours drive. The schools all rank well, there are amazing medical facilities nearby, and there is a neighborly culture. While it s not the most exciting or progressive place to live, everyone is welcoming, accepting, and friendly!
I moved here from New York City. Not that I did not love New York, but it was time to find more affordable and safer living. The quality of life, both in environment and affordability is amazing. It's a wonderful balance of great dining options, local fresh produce, beautiful surroundings among many desirable things in this community. I can't think of a thing that I would want to change, other than trying to keep it the same.