Lancaster, PA

City

Rent in Lancaster

Median Gross Rent

$1,240

Rent-to-Income Ratio

28.9%

Renter Share

51.4%

Median Renter Income

$47,480

Avg Household Size

2.3

Median Rent by Bedrooms

Median monthly rent by number of bedrooms. Shows how rent scales with unit size in the area.

No Bedroom: $815
1 Bedroom: $1,052
2 Bedrooms: $1,340
3 Bedrooms: $1,430
4 Bedrooms: $1,482
5+ Bedrooms: $1,614

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Gross Rent Distribution

How monthly rents are spread across the area. Helps you understand the typical rent range and where most units fall.

Under $1,000: 28.1%
$1,000-$1,500: 45.5%
$1,500-$2,000: 21.2%
$2,000-$2,500: 2.7%
$2,500+: 0.9%
No Cash Rent: 1.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Rent Burden

Share of renters spending a given portion of their income on rent. Spending 30%+ is considered cost-burdened by HUD standards.

Under 20% (comfortable): 25.0%
20-30% (moderate): 26.9%
30-50% (cost-burdened): 23.6%
50%+ (severely cost-burdened): 21.8%
Not Computed: 2.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Renters vs. Owners Median Income

Compares the median income of renter households to owner households in the same area.

Owner Households: $81,490
Renter Households: $47,480

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Contract Rent Distribution

Monthly rent before utilities. Compare with Gross Rent to estimate typical utility costs in the area.

Under $1,000: 47.7%
$1,000-$1,500: 40.4%
$1,500-$2,000: 8.8%
$2,000-$2,500: 1.2%
$2,500+: 0.3%
No Cash Rent: 1.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Lancaster

Neighborhood

Lancaster, PA

Musser Park / East Side

Central Business District

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources