USDA Eligibility Boundaries for Lancaster, Pennsylvania Lancaster QR code


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93.2% of Lancaster County is eligible for a USDA home loan.


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The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Lancaster county is rated a 4. The average temperature during the month of June is 74.3℉ and the average temperature in January is 30.5℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 63% and the area covered by water is 3.53%. The overall influence score for Lancaster is 2.

The map below displays geographic boundaries of Lancaster, Pennsylvania with a blue border. Regions of Pennsylvania that are highlighted in red are not eligible for USDA backed home loan programs in the state of Pennsylvania. Typically these red-highlighted restricted areas represent areas of denser population areas such as city centers. USDAProperties.com can help you determine exactly what properties for sale are outside these exclusionary boundary areas. For higher resolution imagery click the map to zoom in or search for specific postal (zip) codes, city names or even counties. You can also search for specific addresses using the power search feature here.

Or you can continue searching for homes listed for sale in neighboring county. From county center to center Lebanon is 40 kilometers to the north west, York is 42 kilometers to the west and Chester is 43 kilometers to the east.

Select from the above list of cities in Lancaster County. Cities most likely to have USDA loan eligible properties are highlighted in the drop down list. Alternatively, use the search form to find your favorite counties, cities and zip codes in Pennsylvania.


County level USDA loan eligibility boundaries for Lancaster, Pennsylvania



Lancaster County is located in south-central Pennsylvania, just west of Philadelphia. As of 2019, the county had a population of 544,148. The median household income was $71,735 and the median age was 40.4. The county is largely rural, with over half of its land area devoted to farming. The population is diverse; the largest ethnic group is Non-Hispanic White (83.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (9.0%), Black or African American (3.7%), and Asian (2.2%).

The cost of living in Lancaster County is slightly higher than the national average and the unemployment rate is lower than the national average. The county has a strong agricultural economy with many farms and agricultural-related businesses. Housing costs are also higher than the national average; however, the median home value in 2019 was $221,600 which is lower than nearby counties like Chester and Montgomery. Lancaster County has a variety of housing options including single family homes, townhomes, and apartments.


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Loan officers and realtors can answer your questions about USDA home loan programs.
For direct assistance with Pennsylvania USDA program details you can also contact:
The Pennsylvania State Office, located in Harrisburg, PA, administers USDA Rural Development programs through nine Area Offices across the state. All offices are open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

For all general housing program-related inquiries, contact the Housing Program/Multi-Family Housing Staff at (717) 237-2186. For all inquiries related to Guaranteed Housing Programs, contact pasfh@usda.gov

For questions about payments, moratorium requests, payoffs, etc. call the Customer Service Center at (800) 414-1226
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