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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$264,900824 4th Street, LANCASTER, PA824 4th Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,218 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ken Kirchoff, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$27,32836 E King Street #303, LANCASTER, PA36 E King Street #303
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 27,450 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 11,762 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by F. Jeffrey Kurtz, High Associates Ltd. -
$269,900705 Skyline Drive, LANCASTER, PA705 Skyline Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,102 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 4,356 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mark S Thudium, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$197,900471 High Street, LANCASTER, PA471 High Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,038 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by , Keller Williams Elite -
$799,900801 N President Avenue, LANCASTER, PA801 N President Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,695 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 14,375 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by John B Male, Infinity Real Estate -
$265,000452 Fremont Street, LANCASTER, PA452 Fremont Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,598 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennifer King, RE/MAX Evolved -
$25,200796 - C New Holland Avenue, LANCASTER, PA796 - C New Holland Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2.50 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Michael Bowser, High Associates Ltd. -
$1,225,000101 N Queen Street #407 PENTHOUSE, LANCASTER, PA101 N Queen Street #407 PENTHOUSE
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,030 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$625,000101 N Queen Street #412, LANCASTER, PA101 N Queen Street #412
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,905 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$525,000101 N Queen Street #403, LANCASTER, PA101 N Queen Street #403
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,875 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$670,000101 N Queen Street #402, LANCASTER, PA101 N Queen Street #402
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,780 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$259,999313 W Marion Street, LANCASTER, PA313 W Marion Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,149 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kevin James Parry, Keller Williams Keystone Realty -
$329,900153 River Bend Park, LANCASTER, PA153 River Bend Park
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,832 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Matt Helsel, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$329,900433 E Orange Street, LANCASTER, PA433 E Orange Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,661 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christine Nolt, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$249,999865 N Prince Street, LANCASTER, PA865 N Prince Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,048 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by James T. Dunn III, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$420,000146 E James Street, LANCASTER, PA146 E James Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,022 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Abby C Young, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$25,800438 N Queen Street #300, LANCASTER, PA438 N Queen Street #300
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 27,443 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Alexandra Ebert, PPM Real Estate, Inc. -
$299,90041 W Lemon Street #304, LANCASTER, PA41 W Lemon Street #304
LANCASTER, PA- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 888 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Cheri L Bushong, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$440,0001720 Pennsylvania Avenue, LANCASTER, PA1720 Pennsylvania Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,553 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 15,682 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kaely Chilcote, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$309,90036 S Mulberry Street, LANCASTER, PA36 S Mulberry Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,326 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by James T. Dunn III, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$200,00085 Hershey Avenue, LANCASTER, PA85 Hershey Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 986 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Chuck Honabach, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$117,131652 Manor Street, LANCASTER, PA652 Manor Street
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 11,772 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Benuel Esh, Keller Williams Elite -
$1,900445 N Duke Street #1, LANCASTER, PA445 N Duke Street #1
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,900 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Taylor McCartney, VRA Realty -
$2,300445 N Duke Street #2, LANCASTER, PA445 N Duke Street #2
LANCASTER, PA- 6 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,904 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Taylor McCartney, VRA Realty -
$374,9001125 W New Street, LANCASTER, PA1125 W New Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,828 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 8,712 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Donna L Strenko, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$210,000519 3rd Street, LANCASTER, PA519 3rd Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,636 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Caroline L. Huyard, Genesis Real Estate & Property Management -
$575,000257 W King Street, LANCASTER, PA257 W King Street
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,917 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ada I. Rivera, Home 1st Realty -
$575,000257 W King Street, LANCASTER, PA257 W King Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 3,217 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ada I. Rivera, Home 1st Realty -
$285,000629 W Vine Street, LANCASTER, PA629 W Vine Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,620 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christian Will, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$407,000655 Juliette Avenue, LANCASTER, PA655 Juliette Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,077 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 14,375 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
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