Lancaster, New York
Village · Population 10,094 · #88 in New York
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About Lancaster
Set in the northwestern part of New York, Lancaster is a close-knit town, home to 10,094 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Lancaster is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 2.72 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,711 residents per square mile.
📰 Lancaster News Today
- First Culver's in New York eyed for Lancaster Buffalo Toronto Public Media · Aug 7
- Western New York may soon land the state's first Culver's restaurant WGRZ · Aug 8
- The Lancaster New York Store plans to close after 97 years of good business Bee Group Newspapers · Jul 18
- David Deutschlander Obituary (1951 - 2026) - Lancaster, NY - Buffalo News Legacy obituary · Aug 16
- Lancaster supervisor 'shocked' Buffalo Police named town in connection to violence Audacy · Jul 7
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Lancaster Unique
- One of 13 places in the US named Lancaster — but the New York one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northwestern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 10,094.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Lancaster
- Applebee's — american
- Flourish Cafe — sandwich
- Frank's Grille — american
- Lancaster Coffee Co. & Cafe — coffee shop (café)
- Leo's Pizzeria Lancaster — pizza
- Muscarella's Pizzeria — pizza
- Papi Grande's — mexican
- Pizza 151 — pizza
- Pizza Heist — pizza
- Pizza Hut — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Greater Lancaster Museum of Firefighting · Museum
- Lancaster Historical Society and Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lancaster
- Bench, tree reviews ★
- Bowen Rd Grove reviews ★
- Como Lake Park reviews ★
- Franger Square reviews ★
- Keysa Park reviews ★
- Lancaster Commerce Parkway Pond Park reviews ★
- Lancaster Heritage Trail Park reviews ★
- Lancaster Veterans Park reviews ★
- Meadow Lea Park reviews ★
- Memorial Grove reviews ★
- Memorial garden · Garden reviews ★
- Plum bottom nature park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Lancaster
- COMO PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- COURT STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- HILLVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- LANCASTER HIGH SCHOOL
- LANCASTER MIDDLE SCHOOL
- WILLIAM STREET SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNew York
TypeVillage
Population (2024)10,094
Rank in state#88 of 595
Land area2.72 sq mi
Density3,711/sq mi
Coordinates42.9006, -78.6688