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Lancaster, Ohio · ZIP 43130

Lancaster — ZIP 43130

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Lancaster (43130) scores 57/100 — Fair for Ohio. 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 $279K.

57OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share18%
Property crime share82%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index70/100
Avg math proficiency48%
Avg reading proficiency59%
Schools nearby12

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index44/100
Typical home value$279K
Median rent$1,240/mo

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

$279K

Median Rent

$1,240/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,509

Violent Crime

217

Property Crime

1,292

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Fairfield County, Ohio (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
Tarhe Trails Elementary SchoolKG–05611
68%
66%
Medill Elementary SchoolKG–05530
57%
59%
Mt. Pleasant Elementary SchoolKG–05530
56%
54%
Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School05–08612
50%
71%
General Sherman Junior High School06–08693
48%
53%
Tallmadge Elementary SchoolKG–05486
45%
50%
Thomas Ewing Junior High School06–08643
44%
48%
Gorsuch West Elementary SchoolKG–05530
40%
50%
Fairfield Union High School09–12587
37%
77%
Lancaster High School09–121,995
36%
59%
Bridges01–0818Not reportedNot reported
Early Childhood Center 1PK–PK—Not reportedNot reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

62,450

Median Income

$72K

Homeownership

68%

Median Age

40.1 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 43130 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. 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 43130 has a school score of 70/100. 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 43130 is approximately $279K. 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 43130 in Lancaster has an overall NeighborScore of 57/100. 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.