Lancaster, California

Population 159,041

Lancaster is located in Los Angeles County, CA. The population is 159,041, making Lancaster the 5th largest city in Los Angeles County.

There are 49 public schools in Lancaster with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Lancaster is moderate , and there are 5 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Lancaster is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Lancaster property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Lancaster include Quartz Hill, Desert View Highlands and Palmdale.

Lancaster Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 19.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 63.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.3%

Crime Rate

15.42% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 400
  • Violent Crimes: 853
  • Robbery: 235
  • Burglary: 497
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

97.29% Lower than national avg.
  • 5 offenders in Lancaster
  • 0.31 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

205 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 2
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 200

Unemployment

High 7.0%
  • California unemployment average: 4.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

49 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 49 K-12 public schools in Lancaster, CA and 15 private schools. Homefacts rates Lancaster's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

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Crime view details

5 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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93 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Lancaster, CA issued 93 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Lancaster, CA issued 177 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,326
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,543
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,974
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,613
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,846

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Environmental Hazards

205 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (127/152)
    Lancaster, CA has 83.55% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Lancaster, CA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.98 Average
    Lancaster, CA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 43.87°
  • February 46.62°
  • March 53.27°
  • April 59.32°
  • May 67.95°
  • June 77.24°
  • July 83.32°
  • August 82.06°
  • September 74.83°
  • October 62.52°
  • November 51.87°
  • December 44.6°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Lancaster, CA

Earthquakes
Lancaster, CA has a very high risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Lancaster, CA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Lancaster, CA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Lancaster, CA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Lancaster, CA: $46,910

Unemployment

Unemployment in Lancaster is 7.0%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 41.95%
White Collar - 58.05%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jerry Brown
  • Sen. Barbara Boxer
  • Sen. Dianne Feinstein

City Representatives

  • Kevin McCarthy
  • Steve Knight

Neighborhood Info

3 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

33 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

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