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Lancaster, VA

Lancaster, VA.

Population: 4,296 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Lancaster, VA is $344,155 — up 7.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $460,000 after a median 66 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, coastal flooding, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$344,155

Typical home value

+7.8%

1-year change

66

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$344,155
1-year appreciation
+7.8%
3-year appreciation
+13.3%
5-year appreciation
+30.1%
10-year appreciation
+76.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$344,155
House Price Index (state)
439.0 (+3.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$460,000
Median list price
$425,000
Median price per sqft
$217
1-year sale-price change
+4.5%
Median days on market
66 days
Homes sold (recent period)
22
For-sale inventory
38
Sale-to-list ratio
93.9%
Active listings
37
New listings (monthly)
8

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$829/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$834/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,091/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,501/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,824/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.0 : 1
Schools include
Lancaster High

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, coastal flooding, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · coastal flooding: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · strong wind: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 29% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
82.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
48.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
8
Nearest national park
Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park (36 mi)
National parks include
Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park, Colonial National Historical Park, George Washington Birthplace National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Longbranch Airport (8 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
8
Hospitals include
MEDSTAR SAINT MARY'S HOSPITAL, SENTARA WILLIAMSBURG REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, RIVERSIDE DOCTORS' HOSPITAL OF WILLIAMSBURG
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+61 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1977
Housing built before 1970
33.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,173
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
36.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,188
Average weekly wage
$1,036
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
116

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

LancasterState medianUS median
Typical home value$344,155$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$460,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market66 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,173$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Lancaster, VA?
$344,155.
What is the median sale price in Lancaster, VA?
$460,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Lancaster, VA?
Median days on market: 66 days.
What is typical rent in Lancaster, VA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,091/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lancaster, VA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, coastal flooding, hurricane.
What is the wildfire risk in Lancaster, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 29% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lancaster, VA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lancaster, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lancaster, VA?
1 schools (1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Lancaster, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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