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Easton, PA vs Lancaster, PA

Easton, PA vs Lancaster, PA: What the data shows

Easton, PA is in Easton, PA while Lancaster, PA is in Lancaster, PA — both in the same state. On home prices, Easton, PA is the more affordable option at $178,600 median — $118,200 less than Lancaster, PA's $296,800. WYLT rates Easton, PA as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Lancaster, PA as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Easton, PA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Lancaster, PA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Easton, PA has Low flood risk and Lancaster, PA has Low flood risk.

Easton, PA is the more walkable neighborhood. Easton, PA scores 2/100 (car-dependent) versus Lancaster, PA's N/A/100. For families weighing school quality, Lancaster, PA has the higher school rating Easton, PA rates 6.6/10 and Lancaster, PA rates 6.8/10.

CategoryEaston, PALancaster, PA
Housing
VerdictThink twiceThink twice
Median Price$179K

Lower price

$297K
Median Rent$1K

Lower rent

$1K
Median Income$72K$93K

Higher income

Price VolatilityModerateLow

More stable

Getting Around
Walk Score2/100

More walkable

Car-dependent
Transit Score3/100

Better transit

Minimal transit
Bike ScoreN/AN/A

More bikeable

Commute45 min

Shorter commute

95 min
Safety & Environment
Safety GradeD+D+
Violent CrimeModerateModerate
Property CrimeModerateModerate
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityModerateGood

Cleaner air

Community
Schools6.6/106.8/10

Better schools

Best for
familiesremote workersbudget‑conscious buyers
FamiliesFirst-time homebuyersThose looking for a quiet, laid-back atmosphere

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

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