Here's what it costs to live in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,240 per month, while the typical home is valued around $219,500. Households earn a median of $63,690 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. 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.
Median Household Income
$63,690
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,240
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$219,500
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,102
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,220
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,526
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,980
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · 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
57,719
Latest estimate
Median Age
32.2 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
N/A
Per month
Avg Home Value
N/A
Census ACS
January Avg
31°F
July Avg
77°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.6
poor
Hospitals
3
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
92.7%
What is the cost of living index for Lancaster?
The cost of living index for Lancaster is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Lancaster?
The median gross rent in Lancaster is $1,240 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Lancaster?
The median household income in Lancaster is $63,690 per year.
What is the median home value in Lancaster?
The median home value in Lancaster is $219,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Lancaster?
Air quality data for Lancaster is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Lancaster?
Tax data for Pennsylvania is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
