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Lancaster, South Carolina
What It Is Like to Retire in Lancaster
Lancaster is a town in the Charlotte Metro, located in the top central part of South Carolina. . The population is about 9,000 and the crime rate is double the national average. Household income is a relatively low $37,000. Picture of historic downtown Lancaster courtesy of Wikipedia and Bill Fitzpatrick,Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0/ Picture of Lancaster Court House listed on the National Register of Historic Places, courtesy of Wikipedia and Calvin Beale (public domain).
Where to Retire in Lancaster and Home Prices
The median home value was $149,480 in early 2020, according to Zillow, which calls it a "Very Hot" market at this time as home values have gone up over 11% in the past year. There are active communities in the area, see link at top left.
What Is Special about Lancaster
It is relatively close to Charlotte but still in tax-friendly South Carolina.
What Is Not Special about Lancaster
A relatively low income, high crime place to live.
Who Will Like Retirement in Lancaster
People familiar with this area and who want to stay here might like it.
Local Economy Is Driven by
Manufacturing and construction
Climate and Physical Environment
The average January temperature is 40 degrees and the average July temperature is 78 degrees.
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
Nearby Charlotte offers the cultural scene.
Crime
The crime rate is double the national average.
Medical facilities
Springs Memorial Hospital
Transportation
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is about 40 miles away.
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