Lancaster
- Town in Pennsylvania
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Lancaster
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Town in Pennsylvania
- Rating 3.95 out of 5 168 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B minus
- Crime & Safetygrade C+
- Housinggrade C+
- Nightlifegrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade B minus
- Cost of Livinggrade B+
- Health & Fitnessgrade B minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade A
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Home Listings
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$145,300
National
$244,900Median Rent
$995
National
$1,163Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault87.3national 282.7
- Murder5.8national 6.1
- Rape11.6national 40.7
- Robbery17.5national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary93.2national 500.1
- Theft1,740.8national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft163national 284
Residents
Working in Lancaster
Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$54,145
National
$69,021Places to Work in Lancaster
Top Public Schools Serving Lancaster
- grade A
Hans Herr Elementary School
- grade A minus
Martin Meylin Middle School
- Rating 2.67 out of 5 3 reviews
- grade A minus
Lampeter-Strasburg Senior High School
- Rating 3.78 out of 5 200 reviews
- grade A minus
Conestoga Valley Senior High School
- Rating 3.63 out of 5 310 reviews
- grade B+
Conestoga Valley Middle School
Top Private Schools Near Lancaster
- grade A+
Linden Hall
- Rating 4.46 out of 5 83 reviews
- grade A+
Lancaster Country Day School
- Rating 4.16 out of 5 31 reviews
- grade A
Veritas Academy
- Rating 4.57 out of 5 44 reviews
- grade A minus
Lancaster Mennonite School
- Rating 4.15 out of 5 115 reviews
- grade A minus
Lititz Christian School
- Rating 4.2 out of 5 10 reviews
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Rating 3.95 out of 5 168 reviews
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I live in Downtown Lancaster and love it a lot because it is easily walkable and there are so many places to eat, shop or take care of any needs you have. Outside of town in the suburbs is also very accessible due to the city bus that goes all over the entire county. It is very kid and pet friendly as well. I see why people have lived here for so long or most of their lives. It's not a major city but an hour and a half from Philadelphia and the Baltimore/DC area. Lots of fun things to do and small businesses to support as well. I also love how there are so many public parks to do things in. Everyone here is super friendly and welcoming. Also lots of job opportunities; it didn't take me long to find a job after living here for a short while. I highly recommend moving to Lancaster like I did or just visiting!
Lancaster is awesome - flat out. Comparing the city to other cities based on population and total area, it blows every other Pennsylvanian city out of the water. I’m a NEPA native, Philly graduate and cover most of PA for work. Lancaster’s scene is more than the typical “Amish,” and “farmlands.” It boasts an amazing art, food, and creative scene. While also boasting great technical, private, and public colleges, along with an amazing healthcare industry. I’ve been blown away by Lancaster, as it seems to becoming a hipster-haven for transplants from Philly, NY, and Baltimore. Constant construction keeps the city modern, and attracts jobs and families. With 3+ shopping plazas and malls to choose from, and a wealth of great golf courses and recreation. Lancaster is an amazing mini-metro for young professionals, families, elderly, all-the-while being an inclusive and diverse city. Much unlike many other PA cities aside from PHI & PITT. If you want to visit, don’t hesitate.
We visited Lancaster PA for a vacation and loved it. We were blown away by the beautiful architecture and friendliness of residents. Especially loved the Belvedere Hotel restaurant!