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Lancaster, Pennsylvania · ZIP 17602

Lancaster — ZIP 17602

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Lancaster (17602) scores 66/100 — Fair for Lancaster. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $324K.

66OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

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

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index50/100
Avg math proficiency17%
Avg reading proficiency30%
Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index42/100
Typical home value$324K
Median rent$1,377/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

$324K

Median Rent

$1,377/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
Smoketown El SchKG–05470
40%
59%
Wickersham El SchPK–05402
32%
47%
McCaskey Campus09–122,600
28%
35%
Burrowes El SchPK–05308
27%
32%
King El SchPK–05413
17%
27%
Washington El SchPK–05467
10%
21%
Lincoln MS06–08465
8%
37%
Phoenix Academy06–12305
5%
15%
Jackson MS06–08524
4%
16%
La Academia Partnership CS06–12196
3%
8%

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

51,461

Median Income

$76K

Homeownership

58%

Median Age

37.7 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 17602 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 17602 has a school score of 50/100. 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 17602 is approximately $324K. 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 17602 in Lancaster has an overall NeighborScore of 66/100. 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.