Population
Lancaster
57,683
Stonecrest
59,917
Median Income
Lancaster
$63,421
Stonecrest
$62,939
Home Value
Lancaster
$203,700
Stonecrest
$223,100
Rent
Lancaster
$1,177
Stonecrest
$1,490
Crime Rate
Lancaster
4.62
Stonecrest
N/A
Cost of Living
Lancaster
108.0
Stonecrest
117.5
Avg Temp
Lancaster
N/A
Stonecrest
N/A
Unemployment
Lancaster
7.9%
Stonecrest
8.0%
How Similar Are Lancaster & Stonecrest?
Stonecrest is Lancaster's #16 most similar city
6 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Lancaster
57,683
Stonecrest
59,917
Both cities have similar populations — Lancaster at 57,683 and Stonecrest at 59,917.
Political Leaning
Lancaster
57.5%
Stonecrest
17.1%
Lancaster leans Republican while Stonecrest leans Democratic.
Unemployment
Lancaster
7.9%
Stonecrest
8.0%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 1% difference.
Median Income
Lancaster
$63,421
Stonecrest
$62,939
Both cities have similar median income — just a 1% difference.
Home Values
Lancaster
$203,700
Stonecrest
$223,100
Both cities have similar home values — just a 9% difference.
Education
Lancaster
17.3%
Stonecrest
18.9%
Both cities have similar education — just a 9% difference.
Demographics
Lancaster
47.5%
Stonecrest
2.8%
Lancaster's demographics is significantly higher than Stonecrest's — 94% difference.
Cost of Living
Lancaster
108.0
Stonecrest
117.5
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 8% difference.
6 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Lancaster and Stonecrest share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Lancaster leads in 2 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Lancaster leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDLancaster has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,220 vs $1,660 in Stonecrest (27% lower). Lancaster scores 96.9 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 121.2 in Stonecrest. Lancaster has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,526 vs $1,820 in Stonecrest (16% lower).
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Housing Market — Stonecrest leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSLancaster has a vacancy rate of 4.7% compared to 12.6% in Stonecrest. Stonecrest has a median property tax of $2,075 vs $3,286 in Lancaster (58% lower). Lancaster has a median rent of $1,177 vs $1,490 in Stonecrest (21% lower).
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Property Tax
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Vacancy Rate
Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSStonecrest has a work from home of 16.1% compared to 9.3% in Lancaster. Stonecrest has a poverty rate of 15.1% compared to 20.7% in Lancaster. Lancaster has a government sector of 42.1% compared to 36.8% in Stonecrest.
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Private Sector
Government Sector
Crime & Safety
Source: FBI UCRViolent Crime Rate (per 1K)
Property Crime Rate (per 1K)
Murder Rate (per 1K)
Robbery Rate (per 1K)
Assault Rate (per 1K)
Burglary Rate (per 1K)
Larceny Rate (per 1K)
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Weather & Climate
Source: NOAA / Open-MeteoAvg Annual Temperature
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Annual Snowfall
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Schools & Education
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauStonecrest has a bachelor's degree or higher of 18.9% compared to 17.3% in Lancaster. Lancaster has a high school diploma or higher of 38.5% compared to 36.9% in Stonecrest.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSStonecrest has a population of 59,917, about 1x the size of Lancaster (57,683). Lancaster skews younger with a median age of 31.9 vs 36.6.
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Lancaster
Stonecrest
Healthcare — Lancaster leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareLancaster: 3.8 vs Stonecrest: 1.8 for avg cms rating (out of 5). Lancaster: 4 vs Stonecrest: 2 for with emergency services.
Nearby Hospitals
Avg CMS Rating (out of 5)
With Emergency Services
Transportation & Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSStonecrest has a work from home of 16.1% compared to 9.3% in Lancaster. Lancaster has a public transit of 4.4% compared to 3.2% in Stonecrest. Stonecrest has a drive alone of 67.0% compared to 62.0% in Lancaster.
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