Livability Score

61
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (3) F
Tiger Field
Stadium
Cinemark Movies 14
Cinema
Food and Drink (7) F
Golden Chick
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
In-N-Out Burger
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Liquor Depot
Alcohol
Whataburger
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Senior Center
Community Centre
Groceries (3) F
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Fiesta Mart
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (11) F
Lancaster City Park
Park
Rocky Crest Park
Park
Verona Park
Park
Stanford Park
Park
Cedardale Park
Park
Shops (6) F
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Tiger Mart
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Lancaster.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations F
Fiesta Mart (Lancaster)
Bus Stop
Cedar Valley College
Bus Stop
Crescent Medical Center
Bus Stop
The Crossing Shopping Center
Bus Stop
Cracker Barrel (DeSoto)
Bus Stop
FedEx Cedardale
Bus Stop
Glenn Heights Park & Ride
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.1% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Lancaster is 102/100 - which is 10% higher than Texas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime F

Lancaster crime rates are 3,710 per 100k, which is 36% higher than Texas
Property Crime
3,083 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
628 crimes per 100k F
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employment C-

The median income in Lancaster is $57,832 - which is 6% higher than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$57,832 D
Unemployment Rate
4.6% F
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Crescent Medical Center Lancaster
Hospital
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Lancaster home prices are $154,900 - which is 9% higher than Texas
Home Price
$154,900 C-
Home Appreciation Rate
33% A+
Home Affordability
2.7x (home price to income ratio) A
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schools D

The Lancaster graduation rate is 83% - which is 6% higher than Texas
School Test Scores
39% F
High School Grad. Rates
83% C-
Elementary Schools (15) C-
Lancaster El
West Main El
G W Carver 6Th Grade Stem Learning Center
Belt Line El
Pleasant Run El
Jd Hall Learning Center
Rosa Parks/Millbrook El
Iltexas - Lancaster El
Iltexas - Lancaster Middle
Gardner Preparatory School
Aia Lancaster El
Aia Lancaster Middle
Rolling Hills El
Houston El
Life School Lancaster
The Meadows El
Woodridge El
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy
High Schools (3) F
L Isd J J A E P
Jd Hall Learning Center
Lancaster H S
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ratings A+

Lancaster has an overall rating of 92% from 36 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (33)
From AreaVibes A+
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Growing and Convenient 5 rating By FGibbs134 ( Oct 16, 2020) Lancaster is a conveniently located mid-sized suburb with easy access to area attractions and entertainment. The people are friendly and there is a lot of community pride. There's been a lot of growth and development, which is common in the Dallas area, but the city has taken ste ...Read More ps to preserve the elements that make the city great, while embracing and welcoming new development that is beneficial. The city is safe, very quiet and has good schools with strong academic programs. The city has a bright future and I love living here. Read Less
Nice Place to Live 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 21, 2018) I moved to Lancaster from Maryland five years ago with my husband. The city is nice and we purchased a one acre property for a reasonable price, something unheard of in the DC area. Our quality of life is much less stressful now and Lancaster is an excellent community. ...Read More Read Less
Lancaster, Texas Features The Best Of All Worlds 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 26, 2018) Lancaster, Texas is a small town inside of the Dallas Metroplex, giving it a small town feel close to all the amenities of a major city like Dallas. The city contains a wide range of outdoor activities, shopping, and major city attractions. It really is a good place to live no ma ...Read More tter if you prefer the outdoors or the big city life.

For those who love the outdoors, Lancaster features the Ten Mile Creek, which has a number of tributaries great for fishing, rafting, canoeing, and more. The city is also located in the Blackland Region, which has a number of large farms and agricultural industries. There are a wide number of outdoor experiences in nearby Dallas as well including the Dallas Zoo, Katy Trail, and the Trinity River Project.

Within 30 minutes drive from Lancaster, you can be in downtown Dallas, and enjoy the great shopping centers and nightlife that is available there. For sports fans, Dallas features teams from all major sports including the Texas Rangers, Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Mavericks, and Dallas Stars. Read Less
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Lancaster, Texas Features The Best Of All Worlds 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 26, 2018) Lancaster, Texas is a small town inside of the Dallas Metroplex, giving it a small town feel close to all the amenities of a major city like Dallas. The city contains a wide range of outdoor activities, shopping, and major city attractions. It really is a good place to live no ma ...Read More tter if you prefer the outdoors or the big city life.

For those who love the outdoors, Lancaster features the Ten Mile Creek, which has a number of tributaries great for fishing, rafting, canoeing, and more. The city is also located in the Blackland Region, which has a number of large farms and agricultural industries. There are a wide number of outdoor experiences in nearby Dallas as well including the Dallas Zoo, Katy Trail, and the Trinity River Project.

Within 30 minutes drive from Lancaster, you can be in downtown Dallas, and enjoy the great shopping centers and nightlife that is available there. For sports fans, Dallas features teams from all major sports including the Texas Rangers, Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Mavericks, and Dallas Stars. Read Less

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Lancaster? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lancaster City Park
      Rocky Crest Park
      Verona Park
      Stanford Park
      Cedardale Park

      Entertainment

      Tiger Field
      Cinemark Movies 14

      Food & Drink

      Golden Chick
      Jack in the Box
      Domino's
      Whataburger
      Taco Bell
      In-N-Out Burger
      McDonald's
      Burger King

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Lancaster? Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Lancaster.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lancaster? The cost of living in Lancaster is 102/100 - which is 10% higher than Texas.
      Lancaster
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      Texas
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Lancaster? Lancaster crime rates are 3,710, which are 36% higher than Texas
      Total Crime
      3,710 per 100k people

      60% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 27

      60% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      15%

      Year over year crime is up

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Lancaster? The median income in Lancaster is $57,832 which is 6% higher than Texas.
      Median household income
      $57,8325% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,37018% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Lancaster a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Crescent Medical Center Lancaster

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walmart Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Lancaster home prices? Lancaster home prices are $154,900 - which is 9% higher than Texas
      Median home value
      $154,90016% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,19326% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      63%

      equal to the US average

      D Schools

      Does Lancaster have good schools? The Lancaster graduation rate is 83% - which is 6% higher than Texas
      High school grad. rates
      83%

      equal to the US average

      School test scores
      39%

      18% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      4% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Lancaster a good place to live? Lancaster has an overall rating of 92% from 36 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      92%

      36 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      93%

      3 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      88%

      33 total surveys

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