Moving to
Lancaster.

$1,764/mo median rent

Rent runs on the higher side, at $1,764 a month median. Whether that premium makes sense usually comes down to the local job market and what it pays. Home prices run above average, with a median around $446,600. Buyers should expect to stretch their budget here.

7.3% unemployment

Unemployment here is 7.3%, well above the national average of 4.3%. Moving with a job already lined up matters more here.

767 violent crimes per 100k

Crime is a real factor here, with violent rates significantly above the national average. That doesn't make the whole city a write-off, but it does mean specific neighborhoods deserve real research before signing a lease.

31 min average commute

Traffic is a real factor here. The 30.8 minute average means plenty of commuters are pushing 45 to 60 minutes on a bad day. Proximity to work matters more here than it might elsewhere. 9 in 10 workers drive to work; 10% work from home.

1 hospital

There's one Medicare-certified hospital inside city limits, rated 1.0 out of 5 by Medicare. Hospitals in neighboring towns aren't counted here.

20% bachelor's degree or higher

College degree attainment runs below average at 20%. That tends to reflect a more trade and working-class economy, which can be great or limiting depending on the industry.

46 public schools inside the boundary

There are 46 public schools inside the boundary and 13 private schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 24:1, above the national average of 16:1.

The nearest national park or historic site is César E. Chávez National Monument (43 miles away). There are 3 national parks and sites within a day's drive.