Blended score for Lancaster's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

Very car-dependent

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

5.2 / 20 -- Least walkable

Google Places amenity density

0 / 100

Restaurants & cafes0

Grocery stores0

Parks0

Schools0

Transit stops0

Pharmacies0

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary

North Elementary

2.07 mi away · Grades -1-5

Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here

3.3

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: Average (2025)

Enrollment: 570
Student:teacher ratio: 13.6:1
District: Lancaster 01

Middle

South Middle

4.13 mi away · Grades 6-8

Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here

4.0

Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating

Enrollment: 600
Student:teacher ratio: 15.0:1
District: Lancaster 01

High

Lancaster High

2.43 mi away · Grades 9-12

Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here

2.0

Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating

Enrollment: 1,379
Student:teacher ratio: 18.6:1
District: Lancaster 01

Commute

Real drive time from Lancaster's center to Downtown Charlotte.

56 min

typical drive time

39.5 mi

distance

48 min

with current traffic

Current Weather

Live conditions in Lancaster, from Rock Hill, Rock Hill - York County Airport.

52°F

Clear

Cities near Lancaster

Waxhaw, North Carolina · 12.9 mi Indian Land · 15.1 mi Rock Hill · 18.5 mi Fort Mill · 19.7 mi Monroe, North Carolina · 20.9 mi Tega Cay · 22.9 mi

ZIP codes in Lancaster

29720 · 530 for sale 29707 · 316 for sale

Lancaster real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in Lancaster right now?+

There are currently 530 active listings in Lancaster, South Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in Lancaster?+

The median list price for active listings in Lancaster is $343,995. Homes are spending an average of 119 days on market.

Is Lancaster's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in Lancaster have risen 12.4% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Lancaster?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Lancaster are none, Edgewater, Walnut Creek.

What schools serve Lancaster?+

The closest public schools to Lancaster's center are North Elementary, South Middle, Lancaster High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is Lancaster walkable?+

Lancaster's center has a walkability score of 16 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

What is the commute like from Lancaster?+

The typical drive from Lancaster's center to Downtown Charlotte is about 56 minutes (39.5 miles).

Listing data provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 1 days ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.