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Lancaster vs Princeton

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Lancaster
Dallas Co. · $270K
67
B- · Above Average
Princeton
Collin Co. · $283K
77
B · Good
Realust Score LancasterPrinceton
Prosperity 59 69
Schools 71 80
Safety 58 78
Lifestyle 76 81
Market 79 77
Affordability 80 93
Commute 67 71
Growth 66 86
What's comingLancasterPrinceton
Projects on the way713
Under construction47
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year00
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HousingLancasterPrinceton
Median Home Price$270,106$283,245
Price Per Sq Ft$163$167
Starter Home Price$207,500$295,995
Premium Home Price$549,000$420,386
Sale To List Ratio98.4%96.3%
% Single Family73.2%99.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,496$1,569
Median Rent (1BR)$1,565$991
Median Rent (2BR)$2,147$2,064
Median Rent (3BR)$2,850$2,708
Rent Yoy Change0.9%-2.5%
Rental Vacancy Rate0%0%
Housing Affordability Score4.76
Avg Sq Ft1,850 sq ft2,052 sq ft
Avg Beds3.43.6
Avg HOA Fee$30$52
% With HOA15.9%13%
% With Pool1.9%0%
Avg Lot Size117,777 sq ft45,456 sq ft
Avg Year Built19902023
Avg Baths2.32.7
Avg Baths Full22.3
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%0%
% With Garage66.2%96.5%
% New Construction10.2%89.5%
% Price Reduced17.8%31%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending19.1%0%
% Contingent4.5%0%
Avg Price Reduction$44,089$7,669
% Single Story55.4%43%
% With Fireplace47.1%3%
% With Central Air57.3%13.5%
% Waterfront0.6%1%
Avg Garage Size1.92
Price Per Bedroom$81,179$92,284
Price Per Bathroom$122,825$126,081
Avg Home Age363
Realtor Median Days on Market62 days70 days
Realtor Median Price$285,000$324,990
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$163$167
Realtor Median Rent$1,831$2,000
Inventory Active96288
Inventory Total147507
Inventory Pending51219
% Under Contract34.7%43.2%
New Listings Monthly2892
Inventory Change (month)12.2%5.3%
Price Change (1 yr)-2.2%-10%
Price 1yr Ago$276,124$314,868
Price Change (5 yr)13.3%-4.4%
Price 5yr Ago$238,387$296,136
Monthly Sales Volume1895
Rent 1yr Ago$2,066$1,979
Rent 5yr Change29.6%—
Rent 5yr Ago$1,608—
Momentum 20205656
Momentum 20216269
Momentum 20227076
Momentum 20237381
Momentum 20246781
Momentum 20256477
Momentum (1 yr)-3.45
Momentum (5 yr)17.189.1
EconomyLancasterPrinceton
Median Household Income$68,302$105,200
Avg Household Income$85,731$118,130
Per Capita Income$31,689$37,704
% Income Under $25K15.1%5.2%
% Income $25K–$50K16.7%12.3%
% Income $50K–$75K24.5%12.3%
% Income $75K–$100K12.1%16.4%
% Income $100K–$150K20.4%30.3%
% Income $150K Plus11.2%23.5%
Poverty Rate15%4.1%
Unemployment Rate7.2%2.5%
Jobs Score4.78
SchoolsLancasterPrinceton
Primary School DistrictLancaster ISDPrinceton ISD
Overall District Rating2.45.3
State Ranking Percentile16.7556.19
# Elementary Schools68
# Middle Schools23
# High Schools11
Student Teacher Ratio14.7:116:1
Graduation Rate98.8%97.7%
Niche Schools Score4.76.7
SAT/ACT Participation Rate83%32.6%
SAT/ACT College Ready %3.5%26%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %8.9%42.8%
Dropout Rate0.2%1.7%
Graduating Class Size565520
SafetyLancasterPrinceton
Overall Crime Rate24.3 per 1K11.5 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate3.4 per 1K2.7 per 1K
Assault Rate286.5 per 100K213.9 per 100K
Robbery Rate69.2 per 100K18.8 per 100K
Property Crime Rate20.9 per 1K8.7 per 1K
Burglary Rate871.9 per 100K247.7 per 100K
Theft Rate1,721.6 per 100K544.1 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate533.5 per 100K52.5 per 100K
Safety GradeC+B
Safety Score22.66
Murder Rate4.9 per 100K0 per 100K
Rape Rate39.5 per 100K37.5 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleLancasterPrinceton
# Movie Theaters10
# Libraries41
# Museums10
Nightlife Score4.74.7
Family Friendly Score5.36.7
Health Fitness Score4.76
Outdoor Activities Score5.34
Commute Score5.34
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88
Area FeelSparse SuburbanSparse Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks3136
# Gyms96
# Grocery Stores30
# Coffee Shops1911
# Hospitals133
# Bars92
# Pharmacies133
# Dentists189
TransportationLancasterPrinceton
Avg Commute Time29 min32 min
% Drive Alone76.8%70.1%
% Carpool12.7%15.2%
% Public Transit0.3%0%
% Work From Home7.9%12.1%
Walkability Score4067
Bike Score4050
Distance Downtown Dallas16.6 mi40.3 mi
Distance DFW Airport33.2 mi41.7 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport37 min45 min
Distance Love Field23.8 mi42.6 mi
EV Stations83
EV Level2 Ports94
EV Dc Fast Ports150
EV NetworkseVgo Network, ChargePoint Network, EV ConnectChargePoint Network
DemographicsLancasterPrinceton
Population40,82025,229
Population Density1,234.51,745.8
Population Growth 5yr4.1%132.6%
Median Age35.732.4
% Under 1828.1%30.5%
% Age 18–248.2%8.8%
% Age 25–3413%16.3%
% Age 35–4412.5%18.8%
% Age 45–5412.4%11.3%
% Age 55–6413.7%7.3%
% Age 65+12.1%7%
Avg Household Size2.743.19
% Family Households67.6%82.8%
% Homeownership68.1%75.7%
% HS Graduate Or Higher85.9%91.1%
% Bachelor's Or Higher25.3%28.6%
% Graduate Degree9.8%6.9%
% White12.6%46.2%
% Black65.2%27.1%
% Asian1.2%6.2%
% South Asian0.3%3%
% Hispanic Latino24.4%25.8%
% Native American0.8%0.4%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races11.3%14.9%
% Other Race9%5.2%
% Foreign Born8.1%18.5%
% Moved Last Year11.9%11.8%
% Renters31.9%24.3%
Diversity Score88
% Same House 1yr88.1%88.2%
% From Out Of State0.2%1.8%
% From Different County2.6%2.2%
% From Abroad0.1%0.3%
% Families With Kids40.9%52.2%
% Married Couples41.5%59.7%
% Single Parent14.2%10.5%
% Living Alone28.8%12.9%
% Seniors Living Alone9.1%3.4%
% With Broadband90.6%95.1%
% With Computer95.5%96.9%
% Male47.7%49.7%
% Female52.3%50.3%
Total Households14,7487,873