Moving to
Lancaster.

$1,083/mo median rent

Cost of living works in this city's favor. Median rent sits around $1,083 a month, nothing that raises eyebrows. Solid value overall. Home prices here are genuinely accessible, with a median around $193,900. That kind of affordability is rare in today's market.

4.8% unemployment

Unemployment here is 4.8%, somewhat above the national average of 4.3%. Lining up work before the move is the safer route.

389 violent crimes per 100k

Crime runs about typical for a city this size. Some neighborhoods are safer than others, and one overall rate doesn't tell the whole story, so a neighborhood-level look matters more than the headline stat.

28 min average commute

Commutes run about average, at 27.7 minutes. Fine day to day, but it adds up over a year, and where someone lives relative to where they work starts to matter. 9 in 10 workers drive to work; 9% work from home.

1 hospital

There's one Medicare-certified hospital inside city limits, rated 2.0 out of 5 by Medicare. Hospitals in neighboring towns aren't counted here.

22% bachelor's degree or higher

College degree attainment runs below average at 22%. That tends to reflect a more trade and working-class economy, which can be great or limiting depending on the industry.

10 public schools inside the boundary

There are 10 public schools inside the boundary and 6 private schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21:1, above the national average of 16:1.

The nearest national park or historic site is Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (38 miles away). There are 4 national parks and sites within a day's drive.