Lancaster, New York · ZIP 14086

Lancaster — ZIP 14086

Lancaster (14086) scores 48/100 — Below Average for New York. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $391K.

Overall NeighborScore

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share12%

Property crime share88%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index73/100

Avg math proficiency60%

Avg reading proficiency58%

Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index45/100

Typical home value$391K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$391K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 3 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

23,253

Violent Crime

2,765

Property Crime

20,488

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Erie County, New York (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
LANCASTER HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,682	100%	77%
HILLVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–03	451	62%	57%
COURT STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–03	285	57%	57%
WILLIAM STREET SCHOOL	04–06	1,274	52%	53%
COMO PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–03	352	47%	57%
LANCASTER MIDDLE SCHOOL	07–08	876	42%	47%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

35,659

Median Income

$99K

Homeownership

84%

Median Age

46.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 14086 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 14086 has a school score of 73/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 14086 is approximately $391K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 14086 in Lancaster has an overall NeighborScore of 48/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.