There are 20 independent living communities serving Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This includes 10 communities in Lancaster and 10 nearby. Independent living costs in Pennsylvania range from about $17 up to $141 per day, with an average cost running about $60. The per month cost averages about $1,804 and ranges between $508 and $4,222. On a yearly basis, the median cost is about $21,648, which is below the US average of $23,100.
The cost of independent living in Lancaster, PA generally ranges from as little as $765 per month up to $4,653 per month. The median cost is around $2,599 per month, or around $31,185 annually.
Lancaster is a medium-sized city in Pennsylvania. It is located in Lancaster County. It is the 8th biggest city in the state. While the city itself is home to 164,596 residents, the encompassing area contains a population of 435,763. The 55+ community currently comprises about 27% of the total population.
Lancaster has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 69. The city's median household income is $50,000 ($27,000 per capita), compared to the average of $51,000 for the whole of Pennsylvania. The median home price in Lancaster is $84,000, which is much lower than the state average of $213,000. The city also has an average unemployment rate of about 8.06%.
Lancaster has moderate mean temperatures, with moderate winters and mildly warm summers. The area gets average amounts of rain annually. Lancaster has very poor air quality and a high rate of crime in relation to other American cities.