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Lancaster
  • Town in South Carolina
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Lancaster

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    C
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      C
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      C
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Lancaster is a town in South Carolina with a population of 8,489. Lancaster is in Lancaster County. Living in Lancaster offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. Many retirees live in Lancaster and residents tend to lean liberal.
    Population
    8,489
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $163,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $711
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      61%
    • Own
      39%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      562.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      99.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      165.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      1,103.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,408.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      33.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      9%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      29%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      23%
      11%
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    Working in Lancaster

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $29,738
    National
    $69,021
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