Electricity rates in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA ranks 1 of 18 Pennsylvania cities for the oldest homes (median year built 1938). Lancaster, Pennsylvania has 57,683 residents in 21,243 households; 28.0% heat with electricity.
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Lancaster on the map
Lancaster County, with Lancaster marked
Who supplies Lancaster
Lancaster County lists 2 utilities for Lancaster, PA, a city of 57,683: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Lancaster County page.
Housing and heating in Lancaster
Lancaster, PA: 19,146 of 22,285 homes were built before 1980 and 1,087 in 2000 or later. Lancaster, PA has 2,362 detached houses, 4,210 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 42 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Lancaster, PA
% of homes by decade built, Lancaster, PA
- 52pre-40
- 740s
- 1150s
- 760s
- 870s
- 680s
- 390s
- 300s
- 210s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Lancaster, PA
| Lancaster, PA | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster, PA, median year built | 1938 | 1977 | -39 years | 16 of 18 |
| Lancaster, PA, built before 1980 | 85.9% | 53.0% | +32.9 points | 10 of 18 |
| Lancaster, PA, built 2000 or later | 4.9% | 20.1% | -15.2 points | 10 of 18 |
| Lancaster, PA, detached houses | 10.6% | 55.3% | -44.7 points | 16 of 18 |
| Lancaster, PA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 18.9% | 12.6% | +6.3 points | 9 of 18 |
| Lancaster, PA, mobile homes | 0.2% | 3.7% | -3.5 points | 13 of 18 |
| Lancaster, PA, renter households | 52.5% | 30.1% | +22.5 points | 9 of 18 |
| Lancaster, PA, median home value | $203,700 | $279,400 | -$75,700 | 8 of 18 |
| Lancaster, PA, median gross rent a month | $1,177 | $1,289 | -$112 | 10 of 18 |
| Lancaster, PA, people per household | 2.53 | 2.57 | -0.04 | 5 of 18 |
Facts about Lancaster
- Residents of Lancaster, PA, ACS 2023
- 57,6838 of 18 Pennsylvania cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Lancaster, PA
- $63,4217 of 18 of those cities
- Households in Lancaster, PA
- 21,2432.72 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Lancaster, PA
- 47.5%10,088 owners and 11,155 renter households
- Housing units in Lancaster, PA
- 22,2851,042 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Lancaster, PA
- 28.0%5,942 of 21,243 homes
- Land area of Lancaster, PA
- 7.2 sq mi7,981.6 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Lancaster, PA
- 2.7%at 817 kWh a month over the $63,421 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Lancaster, PA
- 200NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 346.7 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Lancaster, PA
- 193819,146 of 22,285 homes (85.9%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Lancaster, PA
- $203,700$1,177 gross rent a month, 6.93% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Lancaster
Compare Lancaster with nearby cities
| City near Lancaster, PA | Distance from Lancaster | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster, PA (this page) | 0 mi | 57,683 | $63,421 | 1938 | $203,700 | 200 | 9.3% |
| York, PA | 23.4 mi west | 44,830 (-12,853) | $47,115 (-$16,306) | 1941 (+3 yr) | $103,100 (-$100,600) | 183 (-17) | 9.1% (-0.1 pts) |
| Reading, PA | 28.5 mi northeast | 94,836 (+37,153) | $45,599 (-$17,822) | 1938 (+0 yr) | $109,800 (-$93,900) | 449 (+249) | 5.0% (-4.2 pts) |
| Harrisburg, PA | 34.8 mi northwest | 50,092 (-7,591) | $47,783 (-$15,638) | 1947 (+9 yr) | $121,000 (-$82,700) | 202 (+2) | 13.8% (+4.6 pts) |
| Chester, PA | 51.1 mi east | 33,209 (-24,474) | $39,809 (-$23,612) | 1947 (+9 yr) | $85,400 (-$118,300) | 562 (+362) | 8.6% (-0.7 pts) |
| Norristown, PA | 51.1 mi east | 35,782 (-21,901) | $65,058 (+$1,637) | 1955 (+17 yr) | $205,100 (+$1,400) | 584 (+384) | 9.4% (+0.1 pts) |
Outage risk around Lancaster
Lancaster, PA, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 196 wind and 4 tornado, 346.7 per 100,000 residents of 57,683. Top gust near Lancaster, PA: 78 knots, 90 mph. Damage near Lancaster, PA: $18.0M.
Reports within 15 miles of Lancaster, PA
wind and tornado reports, Lancaster, PA
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| Lancaster, PA | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster, PA, 2015 | 14 | 1 | 15 |
| Lancaster, PA, 2016 | 19 | 1 | 20 |
| Lancaster, PA, 2017 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Lancaster, PA, 2018 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Lancaster, PA, 2019 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Lancaster, PA, 2020 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Lancaster, PA, 2021 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| Lancaster, PA, 2022 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Lancaster, PA, 2023 | 23 | 1 | 24 |
| Lancaster, PA, 2024 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Lancaster, PA, 2025 | 25 | 1 | 26 |
Who lives in Lancaster: income, cars, homes
In Lancaster, PA, 5,011 of 10,841 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 9,334 households moved in since 2018 and 2,737 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. Lancaster, PA homes: 11,797 have 3+ bedrooms, 5,302 none or one, median 5.6 rooms. In Lancaster, PA, 5,826 of 21,243 households earn under $35,000, 7,030 $35,000-$75,000, 6,410 $75,000-$150,000 and 1,977 $150,000 or more. In Lancaster, PA, 3,202 households own no vehicle and 8,447 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. 11,137 residents of Lancaster, PA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 31.9. Of 28,460 workers in Lancaster, PA, 2,638 work from home, 17,648 drive alone, 1,244 ride transit and 3,090 walk.
Household income in Lancaster, PA
| Lancaster, PA | Value | Rank in Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster, PA, households under $35,000 | 27.4% | 14 of 18 |
| Lancaster, PA, households $150,000 or more | 9.3% | 8 of 18 |
| Lancaster, PA, residents below poverty | 20.7% | 11 of 18 |
| Lancaster, PA, median age | 31.9 | 16 of 18 |
| Lancaster, PA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 52.9% | 15 of 18 |
| Lancaster, PA, households without a vehicle | 15.1% | 12 of 18 |
| Lancaster, PA, households with 2+ vehicles | 39.8% | 8 of 18 |
| Lancaster, PA, workers at home | 9.3% | 9 of 18 |
| Lancaster, PA, cost-burdened renters | 46.2% | 16 of 18 |
| Lancaster, PA, moved in since 2018 | 43.9% | 3 of 18 |
| Lancaster, PA, moved in before 2000 | 12.9% | 17 of 18 |
Cost of living with electricity in Lancaster
Lancaster, PA: 21,243 households at $1,656 a year per home for electricity (Lancaster County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $35.2 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,573 a year per household.
| Group in Lancaster, PA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Lancaster, PA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster, PA, all households | 21,243 | $1,656 | $35.2 million | 2.61% |
| Lancaster, PA, homeowners | 10,088 | $1,939 | $19.6 million | 3.06% |
| Lancaster, PA, renters | 11,155 | $997 | $11.1 million | 1.57% |
Analyst note on Lancaster
Lancaster, PA counts 57,683 residents in 21,243 households, on 7.2 square miles. Household income in Lancaster, PA is $63,421; 10,088 of its 21,243 households own. 5,942 of the 21,243 occupied homes in Lancaster, PA heat with electricity.
Lancaster, PA has 22,285 housing units, 1,042 of them vacant or seasonal. Lancaster, PA ranks 3 of 18 Pennsylvania cities for the youngest residents (median age 31.9). Lancaster, PA ranks 3 of 18 Pennsylvania cities for the fewest cost-burdened renters (46.2%).
Lancaster, PA ranks 5 of 18 Pennsylvania cities for the fewest households under $35,000 (27.4%).
ZIP codes in Lancaster
| ZIP area touching Lancaster, PA | Share of the ZIP's land inside Lancaster | Share of Lancaster's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 17602 (Lancaster, PA) | 12.0% | 40.8% |
| 17603 (Lancaster, PA) | 8.3% | 34.5% |
| 17601 (Lancaster, PA) | 5.3% | 24.8% |
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Questions on Lancaster
Lancaster: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Lancaster, PA: Pennsylvania households pick a supplier and plan, and Lancaster County lists 2 utilities.
Lancaster: how does it rank among Pennsylvania cities?
Lancaster, PA: rank 8 of 18 by its 57,683 residents, rank 7 of 18 by $63,421 median income.
Lancaster: how many homes heat with electricity?
Lancaster, PA: 5,942 of 21,243 occupied homes, 28.0%; Lancaster County 35.1%.
Lancaster: how much income goes to electricity?
At 817 kWh a month, 2.7% of the $63,421 median income in Lancaster, PA.
Lancaster: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Pennsylvania yes; municipal and co-op areas around Lancaster, PA may be closed.
Lancaster: damaging storms reported nearby?
200 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Lancaster, PA, 2015 to 2025, 346.7 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Lancaster?
Lancaster, PA: median home built 1938; 19,146 of 22,285 homes (85.9%) predate 1980, 2,362 are detached and 4,210 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Lancaster, PA renters struggle with rent?
5,011 of 10,841 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How big are the homes in Lancaster, PA?
11,797 of 22,285 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 5.6 rooms.
How many households in Lancaster, PA earn under $35,000?
5,826 of 21,243, against 1,977 at $150,000 or more.