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Lancaster, New York

Introduction to Lancaster, New York

Lancaster, New York, in Erie county, is 4 miles E of Cheektowaga, New York (center to center) and 10 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The village is included in the Buffalo - Niagara Falls metropolitan area. As of the 2000 census, 11,188 people lived in Lancaster.

Lancaster History

The village of Lancaster, which is located in Erie County, New York, was incorporated in 1849 from a portion of the town of Lancaster. It was actually created out of the town of Clarence, New York in 1833. Formerly known as Cayuga Creek, it was renamed Lancaster after a similar town in Massachusetts. The village of Lancaster has preserved its rich historic integrity through preservation and maintenance of heritage buildings with significant architectural value.

Lancaster and Nearby Attractions

  • Lancaster Historical Society Museum
  • Lancaster Opera House
  • Como Lake Park
  • Aquarium of Niagara
  • Darwin Martin House State Historic Site

Things To Do In Lancaster

Nearby museums, including Lancaster Historical Society Museum, Bennington Historical Society Museum, and Niagara Gorge Discovery Center have antiquities on display. Martin's Fantasy Island has provisions for a range of recreational activities, including various types of roller coaster rides, and water sports. Buffalo Zoo has a number of interesting animals and plants available for viewing.

Lancaster Transportation

Air transportation is available from Buffalo Niagara International Airport.

Lancaster Higher Education

Nearby colleges include Eric Community College, Canisus College, Suny College at Buffalo, and D’youville College.

High Points

Lancaster strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Lancaster Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Lancaster Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Lancaster, NY

Comparing Lancaster to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women76
Well-Paid Single Men76
Female Share of the Population77
Male Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better76
Median Family Income65
College Educated Adults54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work67
Public Transportation Use43
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Housing Recently Built26
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime97
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