Safest Neighborhoods in Lancaster, CA

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Lancaster's highest safety score is 3.6 out of 5, in Westside Lancaster. 0 ranked Lancaster neighborhoods score 4 out of 5 or higher for safety. East Lancaster follows at 3.1 out of 5.

Houseberry scores 5 Lancaster neighborhoods on schools, safety, amenities, price, value and appreciation. Safety scores in Lancaster run from 1.8 to 3.6 out of 5, and 0 score 4 out of 5 or higher. Median home prices range from $414,000 in Downtown Lancaster to $549,000 in North Lancaster across 5 priced neighborhoods.

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1st
Westside Lancaster, Lancaster, CA neighborhood

Westside Lancaster, Lancaster, CA

Overall Score : 3.0/5
SCHOOL2.2/5
SAFETY3.6/5
AMENITIES0.3/5
PRICE$543,000
APPRECIATION0.60 %
VALUE-
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East Lancaster, Lancaster, CA neighborhood

East Lancaster, Lancaster, CA

Overall Score : 2.5/5
SCHOOL1.9/5
SAFETY3.1/5
AMENITIES0.3/5
PRICE$457,000
APPRECIATION-1.40 %
VALUE-
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North Lancaster, Lancaster, CA neighborhood

North Lancaster, Lancaster, CA

Overall Score : 2.3/5
SCHOOL2.2/5
SAFETY2.5/5
AMENITIES0.2/5
PRICE$549,000
APPRECIATION-1.20 %
VALUE-
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South Lancaster, Lancaster, CA neighborhood

South Lancaster, Lancaster, CA

Overall Score : 2.3/5
SCHOOL2.3/5
SAFETY2.3/5
AMENITIES0.5/5
PRICE$451,000
APPRECIATION-1.80 %
VALUE-
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Downtown Lancaster, Lancaster, CA neighborhood

Downtown Lancaster, Lancaster, CA

Overall Score : 1.9/5
SCHOOL1.6/5
SAFETY1.8/5
AMENITIES0.9/5
PRICE$414,000
APPRECIATION-2.20 %
VALUE$0

Scores updated September 2026

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Lancaster safety: your questions, answered

What are the safest neighborhoods in Lancaster?

Westside Lancaster has the highest safety score in Lancaster, at 3.6 out of 5. The next highest safety scores in Lancaster are East Lancaster (3.1 out of 5) and North Lancaster (2.5 out of 5).

Is Lancaster safe?

Houseberry scores Lancaster's 5 ranked neighborhoods from 1.8 to 3.6 out of 5 for safety. No Lancaster neighborhood scores 4.0 out of 5 or higher for safety.

Is Westside Lancaster in Lancaster safe?

Westside Lancaster scores 3.6 out of 5 for safety on Houseberry, the highest safety score among Lancaster's 5 ranked neighborhoods. 0 Lancaster neighborhoods score 4.0 out of 5 or higher for safety.

What do homes cost in Lancaster's top safety-rated neighborhoods?

Across the top 5 Lancaster neighborhoods by safety score, the median home price is $457,000. Prices among those top 5 Lancaster neighborhoods run from $414,000 in Downtown Lancaster to $549,000 in North Lancaster.

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