Lancaster City is the ideal place for anyone that loves a blend of vibrant city life and relaxing rural countryside.

Situated in the center of stunning Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Lancaster City offers residents vibrant city living while living just minutes from relaxing Amish countryside. The city is also rich with many fun local events, green spaces, affordable apartments, and inexpensive homes, making it a pleasant place to call home.
According to U.S. News & World Report’s 2021-22 Best Places to Live in the U.S., Lancaster was ranked third in Best Places to Live in Pennsylvania, fifth in Places to Retire, 17th in Safest Places to Live, and 22nd in Quality of Life. Additionally, residents will feel secure living in one of the safest cities in Pennsylvania. According to Crime Grade, "Lancaster is in the 76th percentile for safety, meaning 76% of cities are more dangerous."
Furthermore, Lancaster’s living cost is more affordable than similar metro areas. The current median home prices are lower than average at an affordable $279.7k median listing home price. In addition, "The average rent for apartments in Lancaster is between $1,035 and $1,765 in 2022," according to Rent.com.
Lancaster City’s downtown area offers a variety of family-friendly events for residents to attend. "First Friday" occurs monthly and provides festive and joyous music, art, and culture on the streets. In addition to galleries, shops, and pop-up musicians, occasional special events and showcases are presented to add to the celebration.
Another benefit of living in the city is that 96% of residents are in close proximity to parks. Lancaster is home to eight stunning county parks, totaling 2,003 acres of green space. Local parks like Long’s Park, Lancaster County Central Park, Overlook Park, and Buchanan Park, include playgrounds, tennis courts, skateparks, pools, and miles of walking trails to enjoy! For pet owners, Buchanan Park is known for its popular dog park, the Beneful Dream Dog Park. The park is maintained by the City of Lancaster Parks Department and is free to enter.
For parents with young children, Lancaster City is located within the School District of Lancaster. The district offers a variety of hands-on learning and dedicated instruction from experienced faculty. According to Niche, The School District of Lancaster is ranked #3 out of 16 for student population diversity in Lancaster County.
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$254,900
567 S Christian Street, LANCASTER, PA567 S Christian Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,479 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Rachel Gillespie, Keller Williams Elite -
$159,995
670 Hebrank Street, LANCASTER, PA670 Hebrank Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,200 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Parker Wolfe, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$320,000
856 Pleasure Road, LANCASTER, PA856 Pleasure Road
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,757 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Paul Ross Furner, Keller Williams Elite -
$235,900
512 W Walnut Street, LANCASTER, PA512 W Walnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,504 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Filippo Raia II, Manor West Realty -
$290,000
1103 Frances Avenue, LANCASTER, PA1103 Frances Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,504 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Gennaro DiSomma, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$330,000
245 Jackson Street, LANCASTER, PA245 Jackson Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,776 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Gennaro DiSomma, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$200,000
665 Fremont Street, LANCASTER, PA665 Fremont Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,512 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Nathaniel Martin Barshinger, EXP Realty, LLC -
$219,900
353 E Marion Street, LANCASTER, PA353 E Marion Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 945 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ashley Bleacher, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$289,900
826 N Plum Street, LANCASTER, PA826 N Plum Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,483 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christian Will, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$195,000
1022 N Lime Street, LANCASTER, PA1022 N Lime Street
LANCASTER, PA- 1 Bed
- 0 Baths
- 1,400 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Martha Jane Mitchell, Keller Williams Keystone Realty -
$310,000
446 S Plum Street, LANCASTER, PA446 S Plum Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,410 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Amy Beachy, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$294,900
138 N Plum Street, LANCASTER, PA138 N Plum Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,800 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mike Julian, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$187,000
619 1st Street, LANCASTER, PA619 1st Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,533 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$215,000
143 Hershey Avenue, LANCASTER, PA143 Hershey Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,479 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Faruk Sisic, Cavalry Realty, LLC -
$170,000
129 Old Dorwart Street, LANCASTER, PA129 Old Dorwart Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,079 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Phil Kuntz, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$380,000
353 N Arch Street, LANCASTER, PA353 N Arch Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,360 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Timothy K Shreiner, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$244,000
624 W Vine Street, LANCASTER, PA624 W Vine Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,503 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wendell Huyard, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$410,000
1023 W Clay Street, LANCASTER, PA1023 W Clay Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,646 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennifer M Figlio, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$170,000
507 Locust Street, LANCASTER, PA507 Locust Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,390 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ryan L. Gearhart, RKG Real Estate, LLC -
$285,000
449 S Plum Street, LANCASTER, PA449 S Plum Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,615 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Landon Ethan Coronado, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$199,900
459 S Queen Street, LANCASTER, PA459 S Queen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,407 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Adam Chapis, Keller Williams of Central PA -
$229,900
850 4th Street, LANCASTER, PA850 4th Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,103 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Benuel Tobias Fisher, Manor West Realty -
$210,000
745 N Franklin Street, LANCASTER, PA745 N Franklin Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,313 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Joshua Carr, Keller Williams Elite -
$282,500
565 S Christian Street, LANCASTER, PA565 S Christian Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,451 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anthony Tchekalenko, Keller Williams Elite -
$310,500
862 Pleasure Road, LANCASTER, PA862 Pleasure Road
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,707 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jerry N Lehman, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$159,000
529 E End Avenue, LANCASTER, PA529 E End Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,317 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jerry N Lehman, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$450,000
937 Pleasure Road, LANCASTER, PA937 Pleasure Road
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,386 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 8,277 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Nicole Messina, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$199,900
1510 Queen Lane, LANCASTER, PA1510 Queen Lane
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 970 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jonathan D Leventry, Uptown Realty Services -
$360,000
828 Highland Avenue, LANCASTER, PA828 Highland Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,623 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 10,890 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wendy Lee Grinestaff, Advanced Realty Services -
$360,000
828 Highland Avenue, LANCASTER, PA828 Highland Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,623 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 10,890 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wendy Lee Grinestaff, Advanced Realty Services
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