Lancaster Town, NY

Living in Lancaster Town

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 5
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Commute 73
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Public Transit 4
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Affordability 61
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Public Safety 68
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Airports 30
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Hospitals 16
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Colleges 58
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Schools 86
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Residents

43k Population +2.1k (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
33% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
64% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate31%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$73k Median Household Income +$9.3k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office26%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$181k Median Home Value +$31k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$698 Median Monthly Rent +$156 (2010–19)
74% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier19%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity5%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas93%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lancaster Town

United States45
New York39
Buffalo Metro Area47
Erie County48

Property Crime in Lancaster Town

United States48
New York28
Buffalo Metro Area48
Erie County49

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (48%)(45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump52%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 23
Feb 26 2 16
Mar 33 3 13
Apr 46 3 3
May 56 3 0
Jun 66 4 0
Jul 70 4 0
Aug 69 3 0
Sep 61 4 0
Oct 50 3 0
Nov 40 3 6
Dec 29 3 20

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lancaster Town

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding35
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding13
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lancaster Town, NY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lancaster Town, NY

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Colleges

Colleges near Lancaster Town, NY

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Villa Maria College
8 miles, W
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Daemen College
9 miles, NW
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University at Buffalo
10 miles, NW
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Canisius College
11 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lancaster Town, NY

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Airports

Airports near Lancaster Town, NY

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