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VA area data

Lancaster, VA

Lancaster, VA.

Population: 4,296 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$345,486
1-year appreciation
+7.6%
3-year appreciation
+13.0%
5-year appreciation
+30.1%
10-year appreciation
+75.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$345,486
House Price Index
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
9

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, coastalFlooding, hurricane

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
50.0 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
8
Nearest national park
Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park (36 mi)
Nearest airport
Longbranch Airport (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+61 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Median annual property tax
$1,173
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
36.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,300
Average weekly wage
$976
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
127

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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