What are the schools like in Lancaster, TX?

Lancaster is served primarily by LANCASTER ISD. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.7:1.

What is the median household income in Lancaster?

The median household income in Lancaster, TX is $65,323 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.9%.

What is the weather like in Lancaster, TX?

Lancaster has an average high temperature of 57.5°F in January and 95.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches.

Lancaster, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lancaster, TX affordable or expensive?

Lancaster's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lancaster is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $198,000 and the median rent is $1,488 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lancaster, TX?

Lancaster has a violent crime rate of 410.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3127.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lancaster, TX a Good Place to Live?

Lancaster is a small city of 40,958 in Texas, with a median household income of $65,323 and a 6.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Lancaster stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lancaster is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lancaster city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.3

Lancaster's overall cost of living index is 103.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lancaster costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Lancaster, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$198,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,488	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,323	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Lancaster's violent crime rate is 410.0 per 100,000 residents — 8% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

410.0 /100k

Property Crime

3127.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Lancaster is served primarily by LANCASTER ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lancaster, TX	National Avg
School District	LANCASTER ISD	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lancaster sees average highs of 57.5°F in January and 95.9°F in July, with 41.0 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Lancaster, TX
Average High — January	57.5°F
Average High — July	95.9°F
Annual Precipitation	41.0"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Lancaster, TX	National Avg
Population	40,958	—
Median Age	31.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	18.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	67.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	31.2%	22.2%
65 and over	8.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bear Creek Ranch, TX 3 mi Hutchins, TX 5 mi DeSoto, TX 5 mi Wilmer, TX 5 mi Glenn Heights, TX 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Lancaster

Lancaster, TX is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

75146 75134

Lancaster vs Other Cities

Lancaster, TX vs Bear Creek Ranch, TX Lancaster, TX vs Hutchins, TX Lancaster, TX vs DeSoto, TX Lancaster, TX vs Wilmer, TX Lancaster, TX vs Glenn Heights, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lancaster, TX affordable or expensive?

Lancaster's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lancaster roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $198,000 and median rent is $1,488/month.

What is the crime rate in Lancaster, TX?

Lancaster's violent crime rate is 410.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3127.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lancaster?

Public schools in Lancaster are operated by LANCASTER ISD. The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 22.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lancaster, TX a good place to live?

Lancaster, TX has a population of 40,958, a median household income of $65,323, and an unemployment rate of 6.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lancaster?

Lancaster averages 57.5°F in January and 95.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.0 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lancaster?

Lancaster, TX is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 75146, 75134.

What is the population of Lancaster?

The population of Lancaster, Texas is 40,958 with a median age of 31.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lancaster?

Key numbers for living in Lancaster: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $198,000, median household income $65,323, crime index 124 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lancaster side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.