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Lancaster, Pennsylvania · ZIP 17601

Lancaster — ZIP 17601

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Lancaster (17601) scores 78/100 — Good for Lancaster. Safety: Lower 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 $444K.

78OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share21%
Property crime share79%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index75/100
Avg math proficiency55%
Avg reading proficiency68%
Schools nearby12

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index34/100
Typical home value$444K
Median rent$1,970/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

$444K

Median Rent

$1,970/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

4,057

Violent Crime

511

Property Crime

3,546

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (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
Conestoga Valley SHS09–121,304
82%
75%
Manheim Twp HS09–121,953
69%
72%
Bucher SchKG–04403
67%
62%
Nitrauer SchKG–04468
62%
72%
Schaeffer SchKG–04318
62%
67%
Brecht SchKG–04236
62%
62%
Centerville El SchKG–06544
57%
72%
Landis Run Intermediate School05–06929
55%
70%
Fritz El SchKG–05526
42%
65%
Centerville MS07–08559
37%
63%
Manheim Twp MS07–08914
36%
73%
Gerald G Huesken MS06–08851
30%
63%

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

56,348

Median Income

$102K

Homeownership

73%

Median Age

42.5 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 17601 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. 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 17601 has a school score of 75/100. 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 17601 is approximately $444K. 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 17601 in Lancaster has an overall NeighborScore of 78/100. 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.