Housing data for East Lampeter Township, PA
East Lampeter Township, PA has an estimated 17,958 residents and 6,915 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a township in Lancaster County.
38.3% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,487 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+5.7%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 17,958 (±24)
- Housing units
- 6,915 (±497)
- Households that rent
- 38.3%
- Median gross rent
- $1,487
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +5.7%
What stands out in East Lampeter Township
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 22.4% (±5.5 points) in East Lampeter Township, higher than in Lancaster County (12.6%).
Households that rent: 38.3% (±5.3 points) in East Lampeter Township, higher than in Lancaster County (30.2%).
Working from home: 8.4% (±2.3 points) in East Lampeter Township, lower than in Lancaster County (11.6%).
Rental vacancy rate: 0.6% (±1.0 points) in East Lampeter Township, lower than in Lancaster County (2.1%).
- Types of homes in East Lampeter Township
- Renters and owners in East Lampeter Township
- Commute and cars in East Lampeter Township
- Vacancy rate in East Lampeter Township
Housing in East Lampeter Township at a glance
- Median rent: $1,487 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,617 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 43.6% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 38.3% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $87,361 median household income
- Home values: $306,900 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,731 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $3,678 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 22.4% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 60.7% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 45.2% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.6% rental vacancy rate
- Heating fuel: 41.9% heat with electricity
- Commute and cars: 24.6 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 89 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: +5.7% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 23.4% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 4.9% of homes have more than 1 person per room
East Lampeter Township against Lancaster County, its state and the nation
| East Lampeter Township | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 17,958 (±24) | 557,931 (exact) | 13,018,639 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 6,915 (±497) | 219,224 (±92) | 5,806,452 (±672) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 38.3% (±5.3 points) | 30.2% (±0.8 points) | 30.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,487 (±$102) | $1,357 (±$20) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $87,361 (±$7,437) | $86,959 (±$1,323) | $77,971 (±$342) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $306,900 (±$29,322) | $301,100 (±$4,176) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $3,678 (±$297) | $3,975 (±$49) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 45.2% (±6.6 points) | 52.5% (±1.2 points) | 67.3% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 24.6 minutes (±2.4) | 23.8 minutes (±0.3) | 26.3 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 92.4% (±2.5 points) | 88.1% (±0.5 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 38.6 years (±3.0) | 39.4 years (±0.3) | 40.9 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
East Lampeter Township covers 19.7 square miles of land, about 914 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How East Lampeter Township has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 16,996 (±38) | 17,958 (±24) | +5.7% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 6,778 (±349) | 6,915 (±497) | +2.0% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $1,170 (±$63) | $1,487 (±$102) | +27.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $234,900 (±$13,739) | $306,900 (±$29,322) | +30.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $62,288 (±$5,319) | $87,361 (±$7,437) | +40.3% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,684 (±$111) | $1,731 (±$138) | +2.8% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $3,305 (±$198) | $3,678 (±$297) | +11.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 40.6% (±4.7 points) | 38.3% (±5.3 points) | −2.3 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.3% (±5.7 points) | 0.6% (±1.0 points) | −6.7 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in East Lampeter Township
In 2025, the East Lampeter Township Police Department reported 89 violent and 1,214 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across Lancaster County, the departments that report recorded 95 violent and 643 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
ZIP codes in East Lampeter Township
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17576 | 100% | 103 | — | — | — |
| 17602 | 34% | 52,217 | $1,326 | $271,700 | $75,862 |
| 17572 | 25% | 3,643 | $1,015 | $288,800 | $80,804 |
| 17601 | 16% | 56,382 | $1,552 | $354,400 | $102,435 |
| 17505 | 16% | 2,358 | $1,417 | $324,100 | $96,583 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near East Lampeter Township
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Leacock Township | 3.4 mi | $1,432 | $333,700 | 43.9% |
| Lampeter | 3.5 mi | $1,442 | $422,900 | 45.5% |
| West Lampeter Township | 3.8 mi | $3,028 | $345,000 | 35.4% |
| Strasburg | 4.0 mi | $1,119 | $354,100 | 27.4% |
| Leola | 4.0 mi | $1,459 | $339,200 | 42.4% |
| Lancaster | 4.6 mi | $1,240 | $219,500 | 51.4% |
| Willow Street | 5.0 mi | $2,672 | $314,700 | 59.1% |
| Leacock Township | 5.1 mi | $1,184 | $407,800 | 38.0% |
Places in Pennsylvania most like East Lampeter Township
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Paxton Township | $1,417 | $284,700 | $91,789 | 33.5% |
| Robinson Township (Allegheny County) | $1,688 | $293,200 | $103,048 | 33.9% |
| West Norriton Township | $1,737 | $312,900 | $94,666 | 32.3% |
| Sinking Spring | $1,342 | $283,200 | $82,500 | 44.4% |
| Ephrata Township | $1,511 | $344,100 | $85,058 | 31.0% |
| York Township | $1,389 | $260,800 | $80,190 | 29.9% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Pennsylvania.
HUD Fair Market Rent for East Lampeter Township, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,152 | $1,256 | $1,553 | $1,978 | $2,041 |
HUD income limits for East Lampeter Township, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,950 | $38,250 | $61,150 |
| 2 people | $26,200 | $43,700 | $69,900 |
| 3 people | $29,500 | $49,150 | $78,650 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $54,600 | $87,350 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $59,000 | $94,350 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $63,350 | $101,350 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $67,750 | $108,350 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $72,100 | $115,350 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Lancaster, PA MSA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $109,200.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about East Lampeter Township
What is the average rent in East Lampeter Township, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in East Lampeter Township is $1,487 (±$102) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in East Lampeter Township?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in East Lampeter Township, PA is $1,303 (±$141) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in East Lampeter Township rent-burdened?
43.6% of renting households in East Lampeter Township pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in East Lampeter Township?
East Lampeter Township has an estimated 2,546 (±417) renting households, 38.3% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in East Lampeter Township?
The median household income in East Lampeter Township is $87,361 (±$7,437) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in East Lampeter Township, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $306,900 (±$29,322) for owner-occupied homes in East Lampeter Township (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is East Lampeter Township growing?
In East Lampeter Township, the number of residents went from 16,996 in 2015–2019 to 17,958 in 2020–2024 (+5.7%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in East Lampeter Township?
The ZIP codes that cover East Lampeter Township are 17576, 17602, 17572, 17601, 17505.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Lampeter township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Lampeter township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Lampeter township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Lampeter township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Lampeter township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — East Lampeter township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — East Lampeter township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Lancaster, PA MSA
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Lancaster, PA MSA
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: East Lampeter Township Police Department (ORI PA0364000)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for East Lampeter township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:21344, in state:42 county:071).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .