Here's what it costs to live in Lancaster, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,764 per month, while the typical home is valued around $446,600. Households earn a median of $81,511 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 39. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$81,511
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,764
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$446,600
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
169,169
Latest estimate
Median Age
34.5 yrs
Census ACS
39.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
4
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,702
Per month
Avg Home Value
$384,400
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 93534 | — | $1,421 | $298,200 |
| ZIP 93535 | — | $1,473 | $300,000 |
| ZIP 93536 | — | $1,813 | $450,800 |
| ZIP 93551 | — | $2,101 | $488,600 |
January Avg
45°F
July Avg
84°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.9
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
95.5%
The cost of living index for Lancaster is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Lancaster is $1,764 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Lancaster is $81,511 per year.
The median home value in Lancaster is $446,600 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Lancaster has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 39.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
