Why visit Lancaster
Townapedia lists 20 museums and landmarks, 18 parks and trails, 62 places to eat, 16 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cinemark Movies 14, Paul Quinn College, Randlett House and Snake Encounters.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Lancaster
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lancaster
Lancaster is a city in Dallas County, Texas, United States. Its population was 41,275 according to the 2020 census. Founded in 1852 as a frontier post, Lancaster is one of Dallas County's earliest settlements. Today, it is a suburban community located in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, about 15 mi (24 km) south of downtown Dallas.
From the Wikipedia article Lancaster, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
University of North Texas at Dallas
School · 4.7 mi
Public university in Dallas, Texas
Museums and landmarks20
Randlett House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Building in Lancaster, Dallas County, Texas
Snake Encounters
Monument and historic site · 2.6 mi
Enterainment
1455 Marsalis Road, Lancaster
Mo-Su 08:00-20:00
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
W. A. Strain Farm-Strain House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic district in Lancaster, Dallas County, Texas
Cold War Air Museum
Museum · 3.1 mi
Aviation museum in Lancaster, Texas
First Presbyterian Church of Lancaster
Monument and historic site · Presbyterian · 1.1 mi
8 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds18
6 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes62
Snow King Red Oak
Ice cream · 4.7 mi
599 North State Highway 342, Red Oak
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Sa,Su 14:00-18:30
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 2.8 mi
790 North Interstate 35E, Lancaster
Mariscos La Marea Mexican & Seafood
Restaurant · Mexican, Seafood · 2.8 mi
3250 West Pleasant Run Road, Lancaster
Mariscos La Marina
Restaurant · Seafood · 2.8 mi
920 North Interstate 35E, Lancaster
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 3.0 mi
1101 North Beckley Avenue, DeSoto
Zac's Phillysteaks & Shakes
Diner · American · 2.8 mi
3250 West Pleasant Run Road, Lancaster
50 more on the map.
Where to stay16
Home2 Suites by Hilton Dallas DeSoto
Motel and hotel · 3.6 mi
1300 East Centre Park Boulevard, Desoto
Days Inn by Wyndham Dallas South
Motel and hotel · 3.5 mi
8312 South Lancaster Road, Dallas
HWY Express Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 2.8 mi
930 North Interstate 35E, Lancaster
Churches and places of worship55
Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Parish
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.0 mi
1537 Rogers Avenue, Lancaster
New Generation Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 3.2 mi
8828 South Lancaster Road
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging23
Schools, colleges and libraries71
Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy
School · 4.7 mi
1700 East Camp Wisdom Road, Dallas
International Leadership of Texas Lancaster K-8
School · 1.7 mi
1900 West Pleasant Run Road, Lancaster
Healthcare13
Tom Thumb Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 4.8 mi
210 East Pleasant Run Road, De Soto
Passport Health Lancaster Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
1425 North Dallas Avenue, Lancaster
Map of Lancaster
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 36°F | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 39°F | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 45°F | 4.0 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 53°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 84°F | 63°F | 4.3 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 71°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 96°F | 74°F | 2.0 in |
| Aug | 96°F | 73°F | 2.8 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 66°F | 2.7 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 55°F | 4.9 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 45°F | 2.8 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 37°F | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ferris (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Dallas County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-08-24: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Dallas Executive Airport (RBD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- DeSoto 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Glenn Heights 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Duncanville 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Cedar Hill 11 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Balch Springs 12 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Dallas 14 mi north, about 22 min by car
- Grand Prairie 16 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Mesquite 16 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Irving 21 mi northwest, about 34 min by car
- Arlington 22 mi west, about 35 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
Loading what members have shared...
Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- LancasterTX TownSq, Acntx at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Randlett1, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Strainhouse1, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 3.0
- UNT Dallas Campus, Dak0013, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Urban Agriculture (20230607-FSA-JC-0004), USDAgov, Public domain
- Small Farmers, Veteran Farmers and Women Farmers (20230607-FSA-JC-0009), USDAgov, Public domain
- Urban Agriculture (20230607-FSA-JC-0007), USDAgov, Public domain
- Urban Agriculture (20230607-FSA-JC-0005), USDAgov, Public domain
- Urban Agriculture (20230607-FSA-JC-0006), USDAgov, Public domain
- Small Farmers, Veteran Farmers and Women Farmers (20230607-FSA-JC-0008), USDAgov, Public domain
- Small Farmers, Veteran Farmers and Women Farmers (20230607-FSA-JC-0015), USDAgov, Public domain
- Small Farmers, Veteran Farmers and Women Farmers (20230607-FSA-JC-0003), USDAgov, Public domain
- Small Farmers, Veteran Farmers and Women Farmers (20230607-FSA-JC-0002), USDAgov, Public domain
- Small Farmers, Veteran Farmers and Women Farmers (20230607-FSA-JC-0010), USDAgov, Public domain
- Urban Agriculture (20230607-FSA-JC-0016), USDAgov, Public domain
- Urban Agriculture (20230607-FSA-JC-0017), USDAgov, Public domain
- Urban Agriculture (20230607-FSA-JC-0018), USDAgov, Public domain
- Small Farmers, Veteran Farmers and Women Farmers (20230607-FSA-JC-0024), USDAgov, Public domain
- Urban Agriculture (20230607-FSA-JC-0023), USDAgov, Public domain
- Small Farmers, Veteran Farmers and Women Farmers (20230607-FSA-JC-0025), USDAgov, Public domain
- Urban Agriculture (20230607-FSA-JC-0012), USDAgov, Public domain
- Urban Agriculture (20230607-FSA-JC-0014), USDAgov, Public domain
- Small Farmers, Veteran Farmers and Women Farmers (20230607-FSA-JC-0011), USDAgov, Public domain
- Small Farmers, Veteran Farmers and Women Farmers (20230607-FSA-JC-0013), USDAgov, Public domain
- Urban Agriculture (20230607-FSA-JC-0021), USDAgov, Public domain
- Urban Agriculture (20230607-FSA-JC-0022), USDAgov, Public domain
- Urban Agriculture (20230607-FSA-JC-0019), USDAgov, Public domain
- Urban Agriculture (20230607-FSA-JC-0020), USDAgov, Public domain
- Fannie Ratchford 1970 0810 (10539866445), Texas State Archives, No restrictions
- Proxys punctulatus 150856581, Annika Lindqvist, CC BY 4.0
- Mil Mi-24 Hind Helicopter (51327086794), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 2.0
- Aero L-29 Delfín (51332424889), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 2.0
- Aero L-29 Delfín (51331697191), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 2.0
- Aero L-29 Delfín (51332424859), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 2.0
- Aero L-29 Delfín (51330965402), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 2.0
- Schweizer S300 (51327359905), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 2.0
- Aero L-29 Delfín (51326570133), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 2.0
- Bell UH-1P Iroquois Huey Data Plate (51327087159), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 2.0
- Jeep (51326364936), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 2.0
- Aero L-29 Delfín (51327087589), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 2.0
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
Page built October 30, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us or suggest a place.