Apartments for rent in Lancaster, WI

Lancaster, a small town in Wisconsin, has a population of just under 4,000. Retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (20%) here than nationally (14%). The majority of Lancaster residents own their homes, and 34% of residents rent. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the town boasts a relatively low average rent of $568 per month. Over the course of a year, renters in Lancaster will save around $3,700 compared to the state average.

Lancaster has a large number of residents over the age of 25 who possess an Associate's degree (9%) compared to the national average (5%). Further, 14% possess a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. Many Lancaster residents work in one of two industries: healthcare and manufacturing. Combined, these industries make up 17% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the town's workers are in transportation, making it the top career path in the town. With an average annual income of just over $56,000, Lancaster workers bring in less than their peers elsewhere in Wisconsin. Lancaster's average income also trails the national average of $73,345.

Averaging about 18 minutes, Lancaster's commute time is faster than the state average of about 23 minutes. Driving is the most common way to get to work, opted for by 43% of workers, while public transit is not used. Walking (2%) isn't a common method of commuting to work, though the number does exceed the national average.