Lancaster, NY

Living in Lancaster

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 3
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Commute 78
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Public Transit 4
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Affordability 81
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Public Safety 52
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Airports 30
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Hospitals 16
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Colleges 58
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Schools 79
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Residents

10k Population -305 (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
26% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
52% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate36%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household52%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$55k Median Household Income +$2.6k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector75%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office29%
Service24%

Commute

Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$124k Median Home Value +$20k (2010–19)
<1% Built 2000 or Later
$653 Median Monthly Rent +$170 (2010–19)
67% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units13%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195924%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier33%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K48%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K1%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas91%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lancaster

United States45
New York39
Buffalo Metro Area47
Erie County48

Property Crime in Lancaster

United States48
New York28
Buffalo Metro Area48
Erie County49

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (50%)(43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump50%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 22
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 18

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lancaster

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding35
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding13
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lancaster, NY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lancaster, NY

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St Marys High School
1 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Lancaster, NY

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

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lancaster, NY

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Airports

Airports near Lancaster, NY

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