Median Age
57 Years
Largest Age Group
80-85+ Years
Approximately 22% of Residents
Under 20
18%
Over 65
42%
Willow Street, PA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,891
Population
9,318
Renter Mix
46% Rent
A step back in time minutes from Lancaster
Rural
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Commuter
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Great Location
Willow Street is a quaint small town about six miles south of Lancaster. Similar to Lancaster, Willow Street is filled with history that can be seen throughout the town. Willow Street strikes the perfect balance of old and new landscapes with modern amenities, cottage-like houses, newly constructed mid-rise apartments, and well-preserved historic sites. Learn about Mennonite & Native American history at the 1719 Hans Herr House, an 18th-century longhouse and homestead. A few blocks over, enjoy modern amenities in Kendig Square, a small retail plaza with a movie theater. Since Willow Street only consists of homes and a few businesses, residents travel to nearby towns for entertainment. The town is convenient to several amusement parks including Dutch Wonderland, a 44-acre theme park. Perfect for commuters or renters looking for a thrilling night out, Downtown Lancaster is only 15 minutes away. In Lancaster’s historic downtown district, residents can enjoy global cuisines in the Lancaster Central Market, catch a show at the Fulton Theatre, or admire masterpieces in an art gallery.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$90,834
Average: $108,588
Education
3,389
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,007
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Willow Street has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
34%
Other Education
66%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Willow Street, PA is $1,891 for one bedroom, $1,657 for two bedrooms, and $1,569 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Willow Street has increased by 2.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,891/month
859 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Willow Street, PA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
384 Students
Lancaster County Ctc-Willow St Campus
Public
Grades 9-12
13 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Buchmiller Park
- Lancaster County Central Park
- Musser Park
- Lancaster Science Factory
- North Museum of Natural History and Science
Airports
- Harrisburg 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 June 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.