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Lancaster, Pennsylvania · ZIP 17603

Lancaster — ZIP 17603

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Lancaster (17603) scores 63/100 — Fair for Lancaster. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $315K.

63OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

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

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index44/100
Avg math proficiency24%
Avg reading proficiency37%
Schools nearby14

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index43/100
Typical home value$315K
Median rent$1,470/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

$315K

Median Rent

$1,470/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
Rohrerstown El SchKG–06457
56%
61%
Hambright El SchKG–06574
42%
55%
Wharton El SchPK–05327
42%
47%
Manor Middle School07–08472
37%
68%
Ross El SchPK–05281
37%
52%
Smith-Wade-El El SchPK–05397
32%
32%
Martin SchoolPK–08623
14%
32%
Carter and MacRae El SchPK–05444
12%
12%
Lafayette El SchPK–05437
12%
22%
Hamilton El SchPK–05339
12%
22%
Price El SchPK–05331
12%
27%
Fulton El SchPK–05274
12%
17%
Reynolds MS06–08511
11%
35%
Wheatland MS06–08453
6%
29%

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

66,788

Median Income

$77K

Homeownership

62%

Median Age

35.7 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 17603 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 17603 has a school score of 44/100. 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 17603 is approximately $315K. 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 17603 in Lancaster has an overall NeighborScore of 63/100. 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.