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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$374,900
620 E End Avenue, LANCASTER, PA620 E End Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 1 Bed
- 0 Baths
- 2,687 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Fanny C Castellanos, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$259,500
545 Hand Avenue, LANCASTER, PA545 Hand Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,580 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Donald B Todd, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$179,900
619 2nd Street, LANCASTER, PA619 2nd Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,292 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mick Kalata, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$179,900
520 S Duke Street, LANCASTER, PA520 S Duke Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,388 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ryan L. Gearhart, RKG Real Estate, LLC -
$315,000
622 S Pearl Street, LANCASTER, PA622 S Pearl Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,800 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 6,534 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ronald M Burkhart, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$169,500
225 Dauphin Street, LANCASTER, PA225 Dauphin Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,149 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Lizbeth Herrera, Fetch Home Management LLC -
$208,000
224 Fairview Avenue, LANCASTER, PA224 Fairview Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,488 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Karol A Symanowicz, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$214,900
819 E Marion Street, LANCASTER, PA819 E Marion Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,232 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Alexander Glen Whitt, Keller Williams Elite -
$390,400
623 E Chestnut Street, LANCASTER, PA623 E Chestnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,419 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 3,921 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Alexander Glen Whitt, Keller Williams Elite -
$249,900
634 Saint Joseph Street, LANCASTER, PA634 Saint Joseph Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,692 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,921 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Chad Hurst, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$650,000
14 E Farnum Street, LANCASTER, PA14 E Farnum Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,653 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$193,000
732 Stevens Avenue, LANCASTER, PA732 Stevens Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,544 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Nara Ly, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$475,000
350 E Chestnut Street, LANCASTER, PA350 E Chestnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,040 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Laura E Diamantoni, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$259,995
561 S Lime Street, LANCASTER, PA561 S Lime Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,119 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Adrian L Young, Keller Williams Keystone Realty -
$345,000
647 S Franklin Street, LANCASTER, PA647 S Franklin Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,132 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 3,921 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Rebeccah N Church, Contigo Real Estate -
$399,000
247 Jackson Street, LANCASTER, PA247 Jackson Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,700 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Abby C Young, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$285,000
630 Fountain Avenue, LANCASTER, PA630 Fountain Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,445 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Abby C Young, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$375,000
408 Mayer Place, LANCASTER, PA408 Mayer Place
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,684 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Toni Thomas, Mountain Realty ERA Powered -
$335,000
147 E Liberty Street, LANCASTER, PA147 E Liberty Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,719 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Joyce Herr, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$214,995
528 High Street, LANCASTER, PA528 High Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,190 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Parker Wolfe, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$300,000
618 High Street, LANCASTER, PA618 High Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,724 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 4,356 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Tyler Smith, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$165,000
75 Wise Avenue, LANCASTER, PA75 Wise Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,368 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Leonord Destine, Keller Williams Elite -
$269,900
870 Hilton Drive, LANCASTER, PA870 Hilton Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,800 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Gregory A Melton, Highland Realty Group LLC -
$207,000
65 Wise Ave, LANCASTER, PA65 Wise Ave
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 960 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Edgar M Wright, Edgar M. Wright, Realtor -
$245,000
668 W Vine Street, LANCASTER, PA668 W Vine Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,604 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ryan L. Gearhart, RKG Real Estate, LLC -
$159,900
420 Lafayette Street, LANCASTER, PA420 Lafayette Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,014 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jacob Beiler, Hostetter Realty LLC -
$205,000
742 E Fulton Street, LANCASTER, PA742 E Fulton Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,068 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Logan Richard Hutton, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$172,500
38 Conestoga Drive, LANCASTER, PA38 Conestoga Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 816 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wendell Huyard, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$225,000
40 Laurel Street, LANCASTER, PA40 Laurel Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,162 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Aubree Chantal Hall, EXP Realty, LLC -
$329,000
128 E James Street, LANCASTER, PA128 E James Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,851 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by PREM BARAL, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster
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