Why Live in North Lancaster
North Lancaster in Salem features a mix of homes built from the 1960s to the 2000s, including midcentury cottages, minimal traditional houses, ranch-style homes, and two-story traditional homes. Lot sizes vary, with older homes typically on larger lots around 9,000 square feet and newer homes on 5,000-square-foot lots. Garages are common, and most streets have sidewalks with sporadic tree coverage. McKay Park, a 24-acre green space, offers soccer fields, baseball fields, basketball courts, a playground, and walking paths. The Brown Road Community Garden allows residents to grow their own produce with support from Marion Polk Food Share. North Lancaster is close to major shopping centers, including Willamette Town Center, and stores like Ross, PetSmart, Dollar Tree, and Walmart. Hispanic markets and restaurants, such as La Tapatia Supermarket and Mariscos Las Islas Marias, add to the neighborhood's dining options. Public transportation is accessible via several Cherriots bus routes, and major roads like Sunnyview and Silverton Roads provide easy east-west travel. Downtown Salem is about 4 miles away, and I-5 offers a route to Portland, 46 miles north, or Eugene, 70 miles south. While local schools have average ratings, McKay High School offers various career and technical education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Lancaster a good place to live?
North Lancaster is a good place to live. North Lancaster is considered car-dependent with some transit options. North Lancaster is a suburban neighborhood. North Lancaster has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 10.4 people per acre and a median age of 34. The average household income is $64,884 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 9% of residents. A majority of residents in North Lancaster are home owners, with 49.7% of residents renting and 50.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving North Lancaster can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
North Lancaster neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in North Lancaster?
The median home price in North Lancaster is $477,400. If you put a 20% down payment of $95,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,470 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $106K a year to afford the median home price in North Lancaster. The average household income in North Lancaster is $65K.
What are the best public schools in North Lancaster?
The best public schools that serve North Lancaster are:
What are the best private schools in North Lancaster?
The best private schools that serve North Lancaster are:
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Home Trends in North Lancaster, OR
On average, homes in North Lancaster, Salem sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in North Lancaster, Salem over the last 12 months is $508,000, up 81% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$508,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$508,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$354,990
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$287,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$227
Number of Homes for Sale
15
Last 12 months Home Sales
37
Median List Price
$477,400
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
81%
