Living in Lancaster, PA vs. Birmingham, AL - Compare Places

Lancaster, PA has a population density of 2,556, which is 98% below Birmingham, AL. The median age of 46 years is 22% above Birmingham, AL and 17% above the national average.

Population

2,556

212,021

322,903,030

Median Age

46 Years

36 Years

38 Years

Age Distribution

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Baby Boomers (Age 50+)

48%

37%

38%

Gen X (Age 41-55)

11%

8%

9%

Millennials (Age 20-40)

19%

32%

27%

Gen Z (Age 0-19)

23%

25%

Educational Attianment

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Master's degree

11%

9%

12%

Bachelor's degree

23%

17%

20%

Some college or associate's degree

30%

28%

High school diploma or equivalent

32%

28%

27%

Less than high school diploma

4%

16%

13%

Race & Ethnicity

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White

99%

25%

73%

Asian

1%

5%

Black

71%

13%

Two or more races

2%

3%

Other Races

2%

6%

Community

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Single

21%

46%

33%

Married

66%

32%

50%

Divorced

5%

7%

6%

Widowed

9%

15%

11%

Lancaster, PA has an unemployment rate of 2%, which is 66% above than the national unemployment rate of 5%. Birmingham, AL has an unemployment rate of 10%, which is 41% below than the national unemployment rate of 5%.

Median Household Income

$83,611

$37,375

$62,843

Unemployment Rate

2%

10%

5%

Poverty Rate

4%

27%

14%

Income per capita

$37,518

$22,993

$33,831

Employment Industry

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Professional / Technical

5%

7%

Healthcare

10%

18%

14%

Finance

8%

5%

Education

6%

9%

Manufacturing

10%

9%

10%

IT Services

1%

2%

Accommodation

5%

10%

7%

Wholesale

4%

3%

Public Services

1%

4%

5%

Arts

4%

2%

Other

20%

14%

Household Income

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Less Than $10000

13%

6%

$10000 > $14999

1%

7%

4%

$15000 > $24999

6%

14%

8%

$25000 > $34999

5%

11%

8%

$35000 > $49999

10%

13%

12%

$50000 > $74999

22%

16%

17%

$75000 > $99999

13%

9%

12%

$100000 > $149999

22%

8%

15%

$150000 > $199999

12%

2%

6%

More Than $200000

5%

2%

7%

Lancaster, PA has a crime index 31 below the national average, while Birmingham, AL has a crime index that is 268 above the national average.

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

Total Crime Index

31

268

The homeownership rate in Lancaster, PA is 88%, which is 27% above the national average. The homeownership rate in Birmingham, AL is 46%, which is 27% below the national average.

Median Home Value

$301,127

$155,331

$280,600

Median Rent

$1,450

$1,055

$1,023

Average Household Size

3

2

Property Tax

$3,480

$730

$2,471

Home Type

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Single-Family

85%

60%

62%

Townhomes

1%

6%

Small Apt. Buildings

1%

7%

8%

Apt. Complexes

31%

18%

Mobile Homes

14%

1%

6%

Other

0%

Home Age

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2014 and Later

5%

1%

2%

2010 to 2013

1%

2%

3%

2000 to 2009

11%

7%

14%

1990 to 1999

19%

6%

14%

1980 to 1989

14%

9%

13%

1970 to 1979

17%

15%

1960 to 1969

10%

14%

11%

1950 to 1959

7%

20%

10%

1940 to 1949

5%

9%

5%

1939 and earlier

11%

16%

13%

Home Rent by Bedroom

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Condo

$750

1 Bedroom

$885

$975

2 Bedroom

$1,095

$950

3 Bedroom

$1,200

$870

4 Bedroom

$1,050

5 Bedroom or more

Home Value by Bedroom

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condo

$248,218

1 Bedroom

$87,400

$89,914

2 Bedroom

$112,200

$209,452

3 Bedroom

$137,000

$250,134

4 Bedroom

$168,700

$405,121

5 Bedroom or more

$163,600

$468,062

Occupancy Type

Home Owners

Lancaster

88%

Birmingham

46%

United State

63%

Home Renters

Lancaster

12%

Birmingham

54%

United State

36%

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Lancaster, PA

Birmingham, AL

United State

Lancaster, PA has a median home value of $301,127, which is 48% above Birmingham,AL and 6% below the national average of $280,600.Lancaster, PA ’s median household income of $83,611 is $24% below the national average.

National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average

Cost of Living Index

312

258

212

Housing

301

201

200

Goods and Services

301

201

200

Lancaster, PA has an average school rating of 7. Birmingham, AL has an average school rating of 2. Lancaster, PA has 7 total schools while Birmingham, AL has 65 total schools

School Rating

6 /10 - 8 /10

1 /10 - 9 /10

Total Schools

7

65

School Ratings

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High Schools

7 /10 - 7 /10

1 /10 - 9 /10

Middle Schools

6 /10 - 8 /10

1 /10 - 7 /10

Elementary Schools

6 /10 - 8 /10

1 /10 - 7 /10

Commute to city center(Drive)

50 mins

Pittsburgh

Commute to Nearest Park

Commute to University

Commute to Nearest Park

Commute to city center(Public Transit)