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Housing in Lancaster County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Lancaster County averages $1,357/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Pennsylvania median of $1,209 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 28% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Lancaster County FMR Area are $1,195 for a studio, $1,324 for 1‑bedroom, $1,655 for 2‑bedroom, $2,147 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,191 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $298 increase for a 2-bedroom in Lancaster County shows a 22% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Lancaster County was 2.9% in 2024, compared to Pennsylvania at 3.6% and the national rate of 4.0%.
