Lancaster, California
Quick Statistics
Lancaster is a community in Los Angeles County, California, home to about 169,169 people spread across 94.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $38,584 a year, and a typical home is worth about $446,600. About 28.6% of adults hold a college degree, and 91.2% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 8 percent over the past decade.
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, Lancaster ranks number 31 of 1,570 in population, number 799 in median household income, number 842 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Lancaster typically top out near 87°F in July, while January nights average about 45°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Quartz Hill, CA | 3.7 mi. | 11,510 |
| 2. | Desert View Highlands, CA | 7.2 mi. | 2,613 |
| 3. | Palmdale, CA | 8.1 mi. | 164,634 |
| 4. | Leona Valley, CA | 9.3 mi. | 1,465 |
| 5. | Elizabeth Lake, CA | 11.9 mi. | 1,840 |
| 6. | Rosamond, CA | 12.1 mi. | 21,473 |
| 7. | Acton, CA | 13.7 mi. | 7,880 |
| 8. | Vincent, CA | 13.7 mi. | 15,922 |
What is the population of Lancaster, California?
Lancaster has a population of about 169,169 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Lancaster, California in?
Lancaster is located in Los Angeles County, California.
What is the median home value in Lancaster, California?
The median home value in Lancaster is about $446,600, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Lancaster, California?
The median personal income in Lancaster is about $38,584 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Lancaster, California?
Since 1950, 48 tornadoes have been recorded in Los Angeles County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Lancaster, California?
Typical July highs run about 87 degrees and January lows about 45 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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