Lead Paint Risk in Lancaster, PA

85.9%Pre-1978 Housing

19,146Pre-1978 Units

22,285Total Housing Units

HighRisk Level

How Lancaster Compares

Lancaster

85.9%!<(MISSING)/span>

Pennsylvania

67.8%!<(MISSING)/span>

National Average

50.5%!<(MISSING)/span>

What This Means for Lancaster Residents

Lancaster has a high concentration of pre-1978 housing (85.9%). Most homes in this area predate the federal lead paint ban. If you live in an older home, a professional lead paint inspection is strongly recommended — especially if young children are present.

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