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Lancaster, NY

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Population
9,995
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
671 ft
Median Home Value
$202,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$969/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$66,148
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Lancaster

About ten miles east of Buffalo, the Village of Lancaster offers classic small-town charm with all the conveniences of the Buffalo suburbs. Home to around 10,000 residents, the village is centered around a walkable historic downtown along Central Avenue and Broadway. Tree-lined residential streets fan out from the center, giving neighborhoods a cozy, quiet feel where local shops, diners, and bakeries are just a short walk away.

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At the heart of the community is the historic Lancaster Opera House, an 1890s landmark that still hosts live theater, concerts, and seasonal shows. Outdoor lovers spend weekends exploring nearby Como Lake Park, a sprawling green space popular for walking trails, bike paths, summer picnics, and winter ice skating. With Cayuga Creek winding through the area and a steady calendar of local events, Lancaster is an easygoing and welcoming spot to put down roots.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow Heat ImpactA+98.6ratingFewer Projected Mid-Century Days ≥95°FA+98.5rating

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