Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
22%
Lancaster
Lancaster, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,373
Population
45,770
Renter Mix
26% Rent
A great area for families, Lancaster has an impressive park system
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Just 14 miles from Buffalo is the town of Lancaster. Incorporated in 1833, this community is constantly expanding and is a great area for families. In addition to an impressive park system, numerous historic structures still dot Lancaster including the Warren Hull House and the Little Red Schoolhouse.
When you live in this Erie County town, you’re in close proximity to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Walden Galleria Mall, and Interstate 90. Residents enjoy the restaurants and small businesses on Broadway and Walden Avenue, which are just minutes from Lancaster apartments. The community country club is right down the road from Cosmo Lake Park.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$81,941
Average: $104,272
Education
13,971
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
24,875
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lancaster has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Lancaster, NY is $1,373 for one bedroom, $1,817 for two bedrooms, and $2,144 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lancaster has decreased by -7.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,373/month
858 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lancaster, NY is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Court Street Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
286 Students
Public
Grades K-5
451 Students
Public
Grades K-5
352 Students
Public
Grades K-5
1,274 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
876 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,682 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Reinstein Woods Environmental Education Center
- Knox Farm State Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Buffalo Niagara International
- Niagara Falls International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.