Lancaster County

VA · Pop. 60,201 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Lancaster County is a suburban county in VA with a population of approximately 60,201.

$/Acre: $2,627

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 216 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 43.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax1.61%

Combined Sales Tax6.91%

Cost of Living Index106.2

Median Household Income$60,330

Poverty Rate12.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,627

Median Home Price$266K

Acres for Sale3297

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season216 days

Annual Rainfall42.1 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,111 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)148 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K260

Property Crime /100K161

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City32 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby25%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyModerate