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Lancaster, WI


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Lancaster, Wisconsin

Lancaster, Wisconsin, in Grant county, is 24 miles N of Dubuque, Iowa (center to center) and 142 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As of the year 2000 census, 4,070 people lived in Lancaster.

The People and Families of Lancaster

In Lancaster, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lancaster had a median family income of $47,500.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from Lancaster.

Crime and Safety

A low crime rate is one of the plusses in the city.

Lancaster Housing

An estimated 70% of living spaces in Lancaster are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Living alone is quite feasible in Lancaster, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, the city offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Lancaster, 86% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Lancaster is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Lancaster Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 8%Lancaster Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 15%Lancaster Low Property Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Lancaster Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Lancaster, WI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population78
Female Share of the Population79
Well-Paid Single Women73
Well-Paid Single Men62
Male Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income85
People in Middle Class or Better74
People Above Poverty74

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times98
Working at Home89
Public Transportation Use88

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Rents810
People Living Alone87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Affordability of Property Taxes37
Housing Recently Built32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime89

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