Living in South Lancaster, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Lancaster · Census data 2020–2024
South Lancaster has 2,177 residents with a median age of 39.7. The median household income is $109,173 (5% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $421,400, the median rent is $1,893/month.
South Lancaster at a glance
- Population
- 2,177
- Median age
- 39.7State: 40
- Median household income
- $109,173State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $421,400State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,893/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 74.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.3%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is South Lancaster a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 25% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 1.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 8.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Lancaster
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Lancaster the median home value is $421,400, 27% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,893 per month, which is 37.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,504 a month in housing costs.
South Lancaster median household income
The median household income in South Lancaster is $109,173 and the income per person is $41,810. 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in South Lancaster: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 871
- Owner-occupied
- 74.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.7%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.65
South Lancaster demographics
- Population
- 2,177
- Median age
- 39.7
- Under 18
- 30.5%
- 65 and older
- 18.4%
- Households
- 821
- Foreign-born
- 8.9%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Lancaster ›
Education in South Lancaster
52.3% of adults 25 and older in South Lancaster have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 9.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Lancaster
- Unemployment rate
- 8.9%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 42.8%
- Drive alone
- 44.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
South Lancaster vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Lancaster | 2,177 | $109,173 | $421,400 | $1,893 |
| Clinton | 15,563 | $89,781 | $387,300 | $1,402 |
| Lancaster | 8,606 | $134,833 | $519,100 | $2,338 |
| Sterling | 8,183 | $129,063 | $498,800 | $1,699 |
| Berlin | 3,378 | $121,336 | $616,600 | $2,420 |
| Bolton | 5,737 | $205,449 | $796,000 | $1,583 |
| Boylston | 4,948 | $140,962 | $578,600 | $2,032 |
| West Boylston | 7,782 | $104,551 | $440,000 | $1,261 |
| Leominster | 43,909 | $83,816 | $380,400 | $1,354 |
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What is the median household income in South Lancaster, MA?
The median household income in South Lancaster is $109,173, 5% higher than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in South Lancaster?
The median home value in South Lancaster is $421,400, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in South Lancaster?
The median gross rent in South Lancaster is $1,893 per month, about 37.6% of household income.
Is South Lancaster, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 25% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 1.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 8.9%.
What is the median age in South Lancaster?
The median age in South Lancaster is 39.7 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in South Lancaster?
The average commute to work in South Lancaster is 35 minutes; 42.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Lancaster?
The unemployment rate in South Lancaster is 8.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Lancaster?
52.3% of adults in South Lancaster have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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