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KY area data

Lancaster, KY

Lancaster, KY.

Population: 14,276 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$257,151
1-year appreciation
-0.3%
3-year appreciation
+12.5%
5-year appreciation
+33.6%
10-year appreciation
+102.6%
All-time peak (2025-06)
$259,935
House Price Index
396.0 (+2.4% YoY)

Market activity

Days to pending
63 days
New listings (monthly)
23

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
iceStorm, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
45.0°F

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Camp Nelson National Monument (8 mi)
Nearest airport
Kitty Hawk Farm Ultralightport (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Central Kentucky Regional Airport (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+127 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Median annual property tax
$1,497
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
61.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,922
Average weekly wage
$908
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Health Care, Professional Services

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

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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