Lancaster, Ohio

Small Ohio city with local appeal

Midwest Columbus, OH Metro

WhereAtHome Score

70.3

C-

out of 100

Overview

Lancaster is an Ohio city with a population of approximately 41,422, part of the Columbus, OH metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $279,719. Median household income is $52,716.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 41,422 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $279,719 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $52,716 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 27 minutes
  • Part of the Columbus, OH metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

41,422

Source: Census ACS

$279,719

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$52,716

Source: Census ACS

27 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

41

Source: Walk Score

91 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Fairfield County (county-level results)

38%
62%
Democrat 31,695
Republican 51,999
Leans R+24.1

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 73.4/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 51.9/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 51.8/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 41/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 44.9/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 70.3

Location

Lancaster, OH (39.7187, -82.6031)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.