Lancaster is a small town of 22 in Virginia, with a median household income of N/A
.
Strengths:
Lancaster stands out for solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Lancaster metro area.
Metric
Lancaster, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
N/A
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lancaster's violent crime rate is 207.5 per 100,000 residents
— 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
207.5 /100k
Property Crime
631.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lancaster is served primarily by Lancaster County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
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Lancaster, VA
National Avg
School District
Lancaster County Public Schools
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
47.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lancaster sees average highs of 46.9°F in January
and 84.8°F in July,
with 48.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 8.5 inches of snow per year.
Lancaster has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.
Lancaster's violent crime rate is 207.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 631.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lancaster are operated by Lancaster County Public Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 0.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lancaster, VA has a population of 22, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of N/A.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lancaster averages 46.9°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.9 inches
with about 8.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lancaster, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22503.
The population of Lancaster, Virginia is 22 with a median age of 37.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lancaster: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. 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.
