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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$105,000
1256 Saint Joseph St, LANCASTER, PA1256 Saint Joseph St
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 916 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 10,890 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jonathan D Leventry, Uptown Realty Services -
$295,000
929 Edgewood Avenue, LANCASTER, PA929 Edgewood Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,224 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christian Will, Keller Williams Elite -
$174,950
448 Fremont Street, LANCASTER, PA448 Fremont Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,290 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jeffrey N LeFevre, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$249,900
646 1st Street, LANCASTER, PA646 1st Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,256 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Adam Lewis, Realty Professional Group LLC -
$210,000
640 Hebrank Street, LANCASTER, PA640 Hebrank Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,140 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Parker Wolfe, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$140,000
549 Manor Street, LANCASTER, PA549 Manor Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,179 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by John Marcello Spidaliere, Puffer Morris Real Estate, Inc. -
$535,000
353 E New Street, LANCASTER, PA353 E New Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 3,475 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Tate J Kibler, Inch & Co. Real Estate, LLC -
$236,000
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 -
$349,900
747 - 749 Manor Street, LANCASTER, PA747 - 749 Manor Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,048 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 4,792 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Crystal Musser, EXP Realty, LLC -
$229,900
43 Green Street, LANCASTER, PA43 Green Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,376 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Nikki Macias, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$249,900
647 4th Street, LANCASTER, PA647 4th Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,192 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas A DeLong, Life Changes Realty Group -
$339,900
319 N Reservoir Street, LANCASTER, PA319 N Reservoir Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,450 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennifer Fields, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$295,000
522 E Orange Street, LANCASTER, PA522 E Orange Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,368 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennifer King, RE/MAX Evolved -
$260,000
340 E Frederick Street, LANCASTER, PA340 E Frederick Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,791 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kerri White, Keller Williams Elite -
$245,000
432 S Queen Street, LANCASTER, PA432 S Queen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 1,827 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kerry Martin, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$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 -
$339,500
22 E New Street, LANCASTER, PA22 E New Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,303 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wendell Huyard, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$119,900
519 S Prince Street 1/2, LANCASTER, PA519 S Prince Street 1/2
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 848 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mick Kalata, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$469,900
139 S Duke Street, LANCASTER, PA139 S Duke Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,560 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Marilyn R Berger Shank, Keller Williams Elite -
$424,900
218 E Ross Street, LANCASTER, PA218 E Ross Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,989 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Dan J Zecher, Keller Williams Elite -
$390,000
980 E Orange Street, LANCASTER, PA980 E Orange Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,256 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Alexander Glen Whitt, Keller Williams Elite -
$245,000
823 Ocean Avenue, LANCASTER, PA823 Ocean Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,566 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anthony Carro, KW Empower -
$420,000
848 N President Avenue, LANCASTER, PA848 N President Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,333 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 6,099 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Gilbert B Lyons Jr, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$400,000
702 Mayer Place, LANCASTER, PA702 Mayer Place
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,810 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Toni Thomas, Mountain Realty ERA Powered -
$349,900
415 Church Street, LANCASTER, PA415 Church Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,504 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Douglas E. Smith, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$263,000
615 West End Avenue, LANCASTER, PA615 West End Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,728 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Rudy J DeLaurentis, Concord House Real Estate -
$125,000
26 W Strawberry Street, LANCASTER, PA26 W Strawberry Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 886 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Faruk Sisic, Cavalry Realty, LLC -
$585,000
345 E Orange Street, LANCASTER, PA345 E Orange Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,440 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Carissa M Garpstas, Keller Williams Elite -
$194,900
1322 Blue Jay Drive, LANCASTER, PA1322 Blue Jay Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,152 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Adrianne Zimmerman, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$210,000
587 Zook Avenue, LANCASTER, PA587 Zook Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 798 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Abigail Shirk, Life Changes Realty Group
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