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Lancaster, TX

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Downhome suburb just south of Downtown Dallas

Suburban Historic Convenient Close-Knit Welcoming

Located at the intersection of I-20 and I-35E, nearby I-45, Lancaster is a South Dallas suburb with a small-town vibe and remarkable accessibility. Incorporated in 1853, Lancaster is home to a Historic Town Square, where the city’s tight-knit community gathers to explore mom-and-pop shops and downhome eateries in old-fashioned buildings. Lancaster is also a part of the Best Southwest partnership, a supportive coalition of communities in southern Dallas County and northern Ellis County.

Lancaster offers easy access to phenomenal recreational opportunities. The popular Lancaster Community Park provides 170 acres of scenic walking trails, a pond, fishing pier, amphitheater, playground, picnic pavilions, and lighted athletic fields for the community to enjoy. Outdoor destinations like Trinity River Audubon Center, William Blair Junior Park, Kiest Park, and Cedar Hill State Park are all just a short drive away.

The many vibrant attractions of Downtown Dallas are also just a 15-minute drive from laidback Lancaster. Getting around the DFW Metroplex is a breeze with convenience to major highways, DART light rail service, Dallas Love Field, and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Lancaster, TX is $1,091 for one bedroom, $1,362 for two bedrooms, and $1,637 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lancaster has increased by 3.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,091/month
727 Sq Ft
House
$2,195/month
1,741 Sq Ft
Condo
$431/month
166 Sq Ft
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Transportation

24

Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

34

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Belt Line Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

536 Students

6
out of 10

Pleasant Run Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

622 Students

5
out of 10

Rosa Parks/Millbrook Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

420 Students

5
out of 10

Houston Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

674 Students

4
out of 10

West Main Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

603 Students

4
out of 10

Lancaster Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

1,007 Students

4
out of 10

G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning

Public

Grades 6

483 Students

2
out of 10

Lancaster High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,250 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Tenmile Creek Preserve
  • Cottonwood Creek Preserve
  • Goat Island Preserve
  • Joppa Preserve
  • Great Trinity Forest Gateway and Horse Trails

Airports

  • Dallas Love Field
  • Dallas-Fort Worth International

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