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Lancaster vs Wilmer

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Lancaster
Dallas Co. · $270K
66
B- · Above Average
Wilmer
Dallas Co. · $222K
66
B- · Above Average

Lancaster or Wilmer?

Lancaster scores 66 and Wilmer scores 66 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Lancaster comes out ahead on prosperity, safety, lifestyle, market and commute. Wilmer comes out ahead on schools, affordability and growth. The median home is $222K in Wilmer and $270K in Lancaster.

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Realust Score LancasterWilmer
Prosperity 59 55
Schools 71 76
Safety 58 53
Lifestyle 76 73
Market 79 75
Affordability 80 83
Commute 61 56
Growth 66 89
What's comingLancasterWilmer
Projects on the way73
Under construction42
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year00
All Lancaster projects →All Wilmer projects →

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HousingLancasterWilmer
Median Home Price$270,106$222,403
Price Per Sq Ft$163$160
Starter Home Price$207,500$224,874
Premium Home Price$549,000$279,769
Sale To List Ratio98.4%100.5%
% Single Family73.2%82.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,496$1,232
Median Rent (1BR)$1,565$1,722
Median Rent (2BR)$2,147$1,968
Median Rent (3BR)$2,850$2,152
Rent Yoy Change0.9%—
Rental Vacancy Rate0%0%
Housing Affordability Score4.76
Avg Sq Ft1,850 sq ft1,404 sq ft
Avg Beds3.43.3
Avg HOA Fee$30$72
% With HOA15.9%45%
% With Pool1.9%0%
Avg Lot Size117,777 sq ft55,987 sq ft
Avg Year Built19902015
Avg Baths2.31.9
Avg Baths Full21.9
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%0%
% With Garage66.2%70%
% New Construction10.2%72.5%
% Price Reduced17.8%15%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending19.1%35%
% Contingent4.5%2.5%
Avg Price Reduction$44,089$31,388
% Single Story55.4%87.5%
% With Fireplace47.1%0%
% With Central Air57.3%55%
% Waterfront0.6%0%
Avg Garage Size1.92
Price Per Bedroom$81,179$76,519
Price Per Bathroom$122,825$130,953
Avg Home Age3611
Realtor Median Days on Market62 days80 days
Realtor Median Price$285,000$189,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$163$160
Realtor Median Rent$1,831$1,887
Inventory Active9614
Inventory Total14719
Inventory Pending515
% Under Contract34.7%26.3%
New Listings Monthly280
Inventory Change (month)12.2%8.6%
Price Change (1 yr)-2.2%-2.2%
Price 1yr Ago$276,124$227,510
Price Change (5 yr)13.3%17.6%
Price 5yr Ago$238,387$189,128
Monthly Sales Volume184
Rent 1yr Ago$2,066—
Rent 5yr Change29.6%—
Rent 5yr Ago$1,608—
Momentum 20205662
Momentum 20216250
Momentum 20227067
Momentum 20237355
Momentum 20246759
Momentum 20256477
Momentum (1 yr)-3.438.8
Momentum (5 yr)17.142.9
EconomyLancasterWilmer
Median Household Income$68,302$59,626
Avg Household Income$85,731$80,192
Per Capita Income$31,689$23,339
% Income Under $25K15.1%8.3%
% Income $25K–$50K16.7%20.7%
% Income $50K–$75K24.5%34.1%
% Income $75K–$100K12.1%19.1%
% Income $100K–$150K20.4%11.8%
% Income $150K Plus11.2%6%
Poverty Rate15%32.7%
Unemployment Rate7.2%14.4%
Job Growth 1yr-0.3%3.1%
Jobs Score4.75.3
SchoolsLancasterWilmer
Primary School DistrictLancaster ISDDallas ISD
Overall District Rating2.44.8
State Ranking Percentile16.7548.7
# Elementary Schools6152
# Middle Schools242
# High Schools139
Student Teacher Ratio14.7:114.9:1
Graduation Rate98.8%85.5%
Niche Schools Score4.74.7
SAT/ACT Participation Rate83%85.3%
SAT/ACT College Ready %3.5%9.2%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %8.9%18.9%
Dropout Rate0.2%11.8%
Graduating Class Size5659,309
SafetyLancasterWilmer
Overall Crime Rate24.3 per 1K30 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate3.4 per 1K3.9 per 1K
Assault Rate286.5 per 100K310.2 per 100K
Robbery Rate69.2 per 100K29.5 per 100K
Property Crime Rate20.9 per 1K26.1 per 1K
Burglary Rate871.9 per 100K502.1 per 100K
Theft Rate1,721.6 per 100K1,122.4 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate533.5 per 100K369.2 per 100K
Safety GradeC+C+
Safety Score22
Murder Rate4.9 per 100K0 per 100K
Rape Rate39.5 per 100K0 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleLancasterWilmer
# Movie Theaters10
# Libraries44
# Museums11
Nightlife Score4.75.3
Family Friendly Score5.34.7
Health Fitness Score4.73.3
Outdoor Activities Score5.35.3
Commute Score5.34
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88
Area FeelSparse SuburbanSparse Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks3124
# Gyms93
# Grocery Stores31
# Coffee Shops1910
# Hospitals133
# Bars95
# Pharmacies131
# Dentists184
TransportationLancasterWilmer
Avg Commute Time29 min33 min
% Drive Alone76.8%93.1%
% Carpool12.7%3.4%
% Public Transit0.3%0%
% Work From Home7.9%2.4%
Walkability Score1611
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score3229
Distance Downtown Dallas16.6 mi17 mi
Distance DFW Airport33.2 mi34.5 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport37 min37 min
Distance Love Field23.8 mi23.8 mi
EV Stations82
EV Level2 Ports92
EV Dc Fast Ports154
EV NetworkseVgo Network, ChargePoint Network, EV ConnectHYPERFUEL, ChargePoint Network
Walk Score Max4637
Walk % Walkable00
Walk Score Points189
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsLancasterWilmer
Population40,8206,391
Population Density1,234.5522.3
Population Growth 5yr4.1%45.8%
Median Age35.727.8
% Under 1828.1%35.5%
% Age 18–248.2%8.9%
% Age 25–3413%21.3%
% Age 35–4412.5%12.5%
% Age 45–5412.4%6.6%
% Age 55–6413.7%6.7%
% Age 65+12.1%8.5%
Avg Household Size2.743.32
% Family Households67.6%78.9%
% Homeownership68.1%58.5%
% HS Graduate Or Higher85.9%58.1%
% Bachelor's Or Higher25.3%15.8%
% Graduate Degree9.8%6%
% White12.6%30.3%
% Black65.2%32.5%
% Asian1.2%0%
% South Asian0.3%0%
% Hispanic Latino24.4%57.4%
% Native American0.8%0%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races11.3%21.4%
% Other Race9%15.9%
% Foreign Born8.1%17.6%
% Moved Last Year11.9%10.2%
% Renters31.9%41.5%
Diversity Score88
% Same House 1yr88.1%89.8%
% From Out Of State0.2%0.6%
% From Different County2.6%1.6%
% From Abroad0.1%0%
% Families With Kids40.9%42.5%
% Married Couples41.5%50.5%
% Single Parent14.2%9.5%
% Living Alone28.8%20.6%
% Seniors Living Alone9.1%4.1%
% With Broadband90.6%86.9%
% With Computer95.5%100%
% Male47.7%50.4%
% Female52.3%49.6%
Total Households14,7481,815