Lancaster, Albany, NY Area Guide

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Lancaster? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Roosevelt Park
      Dewitt Park
      Rosemont Park Playground
      Rosemont Park
      Manning Square
      Colby Park
      Ridgefield Park
      Westland Hills Park

      Entertainment

      Steamer No. 10 Theater
      Elks Lodge
      The Madison Theater
      Kathleen McManus Picotte Recital Hall
      Campus Theater
      Albany High School Auditorium
      WAMC Performing Arts Center
      Page Hall

      Food & Drink

      Madison Pour House
      Lynn's Uptown Sports Tavern
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Chinese Buffet
      Park Wine & Liquor
      Colvin Wine Merchant
      Popeyes
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Lancaster? Of all people who commute, 10.0% take public transportation in Lancaster.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      14% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      10%

      18% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      4% lower than the US average

      D+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lancaster? The cost of living in Lancaster is 107/100 - which is 9% lower than New York.
      Lancaster
      107

      7% more expensive than average

      Albany
      103

      3% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Lancaster? Lancaster crime rates are 3,752, which are 71% higher than New York
      Total Crime
      3,752 per 100k people

      65% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 27

      65% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in Lancaster? The median income in Lancaster is $60,148 which is 1% lower than New York.
      Median household income
      $60,1489% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $34,92717% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      44% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Lancaster a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Samuel S. Stratton Veterans Affairs Medical Center
      Capital District Psychiatric Center
      Saint Peter's Hospital
      Albany Medical Center
      Samaritan Hospital Albany Memorial Campus

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Lincoln Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Sheehy Opticians

      A+ Housing

      What are Lancaster home prices? Lancaster home prices are $209,500 - which is 27% lower than New York
      Median home value
      $209,50013% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,13620% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      40%

      38% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Lancaster have good schools? The Lancaster graduation rate is 92% - which is 12% higher than New York
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
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      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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