Lancaster, New York

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Lancaster is located in Erie County, NY. The population is , making Lancaster the 9th largest city in Erie County.

There are 6 public schools in Lancaster with an average Homefacts rating of A. The total crime rate for Lancaster is low , and there are 10 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Lancaster is moderate 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 Depew, Town Line and Harris Hill.

Lancaster Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 8.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 68.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.2%

Crime Rate

55.18% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 27
  • Violent Crimes: 56
  • Robbery: 21
  • Burglary: 98
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 934

Registered Offenders

100.00% Lower than national avg.
  • 10 offenders in Lancaster
  • 0.00 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

85 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 7
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 77

Unemployment

Moderate 3.2%
  • New York unemployment average: 4.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Lancaster, NY and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Lancaster's schools as Excellent, with an overall A rating.

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

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  • In 2014, the city of Lancaster, NY issued 163 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 163 permits, 148 were issued for single family homes and 15 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Lancaster, NY issued 134 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 134 permits, 132 were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $790
  • 1 Bedroom: $825
  • 2 Bedrooms: $980
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,210
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,355

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Environmental Hazards

85 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Lancaster, NY has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.64 Average
    Lancaster, NY is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 25.52°
  • February 26.57°
  • March 36.22°
  • April 47.67°
  • May 59.13°
  • June 67.1°
  • July 72.23°
  • August 70.97°
  • September 64.02°
  • October 52.08°
  • November 41.73°
  • December 32.5°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Lancaster, NY

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Lancaster, NY: $53,893

Unemployment

Unemployment in Lancaster is 3.2%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 56.46%
White Collar - 43.54%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Andrew Cuomo
  • Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand
  • Sen. Charles E. Schumer

City Representatives

  • Brian Higgins
  • Chris Collins

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

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  • No hospitals found in Lancaster, NY

1 Library view all

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