South Downtown Lancaster, Lancaster, SC
South Downtown Lancaster — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for South Downtown Lancaster, Lancaster, South Carolina. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the South Carolina Real Estate Commission (SCREC) licensing database.
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South Downtown Lancaster Neighborhood Overview
South Downtown Lancaster, California
South Downtown Lancaster is a core neighborhood within the city of Lancaster, California, primarily served by the 93535 ZIP code. It presents a mid-range market tier, characterized by a solid homeownership rate of 64.2%, indicating a stable, resident-owned community. The financial landscape is supported by a notable volume of home purchases, with 1,235 total mortgage originations in the latest HMDA data, led by 729 conventional loans and 426 FHA loans, suggesting accessibility for first-time buyers.
The housing market snapshot shows a median home value of $300,000, with the average home offering 1,525 square feet of living space. For renters, who make up 35.8% of occupied units, the median gross rent is $1,473 per month. The median household income of $61,183 aligns with the area's pricing, providing a context for the local cost of living. Government-backed loans, including 77 VA loans, also contribute to the neighborhood's purchasing activity.
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South Downtown Lancaster Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $300K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $61K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 64.2% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.8% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 3.8% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Tier | Mid-Range | Top10Lists.us Classification |
| Primary ZIP Code | 93535 | |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | ||
| Total Mortgage Originations | 1,235 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Originations | 77 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Share | 6.2% | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $410K | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 729 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 426 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
Top Real Estate Agents in South Downtown Lancaster, Lancaster
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for South Downtown Lancaster
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: South Carolina Real Estate Commission (SCREC) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-18