Lancaster, PA vs Norwood, OH
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Lancaster
63.7
#413 nationally
Norwood
78.5
#176 nationally
Norwood leads in crime level (6.6 vs 9.5). Lancaster leads in walk score (81 vs 67). Norwood leads in average commute (21.7 min vs 23 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, PA | Norwood, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#413) | 78.5 (#176) |
| Population | 57,153 | 19,046 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $249,545 |
| Median Household Income | $61,014 | $58,095 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 21.7 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+15.9 | D+14.9 |
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Score
Lancaster, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Population
57,153
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
81
Median Income
$61,014
Northeast
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C+
78.5 Score
Norwood, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$249,545
Population
19,046
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
67
Midwest
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