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Lancaster

  • C
    Overall Grade
  • Town in California
  • 510 reviews
    C
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C-
    4. Nightlife
      B-
    5. Good for Families
      C
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      C-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
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    Lancaster is a town in California with a population of 160,113. Lancaster is in Los Angeles County. Living in Lancaster offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Lancaster there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Lancaster and residents tend to be liberal.
    Population
    160,113

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $213,100
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,133
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      46%
    • Own
      54%
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    Lancaster Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      493.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      4.4
      6.1
    • Rape
      58.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      185.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      622.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,289.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      453.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      16%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      10%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      37%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      18%
      13%

    Working in Lancaster

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $49,314
    National
    $55,322
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    Lancaster Reviews

    510 reviews
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    I just moved here from Chatsworth in February with my family. So far, we've had a really good experience here. We live near a farm, so we can sometimes hear cows mooing, roosters crowing, and other animal sounds. However, Lancaster has more to offer than just a bucolic setting. There are many, many places to shop, eat, and enjoy yourself in an urban way. Furthermore, there's lots and lots of open property for sale--if you're looking for land development, this is the place! Lancaster is a mixture of desert, farmland, and city life where anyone can reside. Be warned--it can get very hot especially during the summer months.
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    Lancaster is such a nice place to live. I live in a very quiet community. There are always people walking around on nice evenings and everyone around is pretty respectful. We keep to ourselves, and nobody seems to mind. I have lived here now for about 5 years, and it has been the best decision my family has made. Stores and restaurants are really close to houses, so traveling time is not a problem at all. I would definitely recommend checking it out up here!
    Lancaster is home. It was the only city I had known for 18 years; knew it like the back of my hand! This small town didn’t seem to have much of an opportunity for growth as far as education/opportunity wise. Now that I am gone away to college, looking from the outside I just would love to see that city and it’s people grow by finding opportunities there or bringing them there and/or creating opportunities.