Lancaster County

PA · Pop. 111,963 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Lancaster County is a mixed county in PA with a population of approximately 111,963.

$/Acre: $6,548

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 162 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 106.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax1.11%

Combined Sales Tax7.11%

Cost of Living Index99.5

Median Household Income$82,857

Poverty Rate13%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,548

Median Home Price$512K

Acres for Sale4312

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season162 days

Annual Rainfall44.6 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,969 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)315 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K327

Property Crime /100K357

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital32.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby2%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%

Ag EconomyWeak