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Lancaster, Texas

city · Dallas County

At a glance

40,820
Population
$246,300
Median home value (all homes)
19% below U.S. median
$273,149
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,704/mo
Median rent
26% above U.S. median
$68,302
Median household income
13% below U.S. median
28.7 min
Average commute
90.6%
Homes with broadband
74.72%
Locations with fiber available
7.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 98 — 2% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing1% below
Goods & services1% above
Utilities25% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost5% below
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college5 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college11 mi
High school graduates85.9%
College graduates25.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Lancaster Economic Dev
Lancaster's Economic Development Department focuses on attracting high-value industries and leveraging local assets to ensure sustainable growth and prosperity. It emphasizes incentives and partnerships to support investment and workforce development in Lancaster.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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