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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$245,000127 Lincoln Street, LANCASTER, PA127 Lincoln Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,102 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mark Flinchbaugh, Keller Williams Keystone Realty -
$219,900746 - 748 W Vine Street, LANCASTER, PA746 - 748 W Vine Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,010 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Samuel Groff, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$3,000442 S Prince Street, LANCASTER, PA442 S Prince Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,768 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Latoya N Fowler, Fowler and Co -
$294,900138 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 -
$239,500111 Locust Street, LANCASTER, PA111 Locust Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,369 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christina Lynn Zerbe, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$525,000179 Charles Road, LANCASTER, PA179 Charles Road
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 3,605 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 10,455 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by John Stoltzfus, Stoltzfus Realty -
$259,9001229 Saint Joseph Street, LANCASTER, PA1229 Saint Joseph Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,831 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,921 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Andrew Bartlett, Keller Williams Elite -
$295,000624 Hamilton Street, LANCASTER, PA624 Hamilton Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,280 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Brandon M Leaman, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$499,900353 E New Street, LANCASTER, PA353 E New Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,178 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jason N. Bange, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$220,00059 S Pearl Street, LANCASTER, PA59 S Pearl Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,302 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Carole M Kirchner, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$244,900512 E Ross Street, LANCASTER, PA512 E Ross Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,482 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jessica Mann, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$349,9001553 Queen Lane, LANCASTER, PA1553 Queen Lane
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,344 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,921 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by David Nguyen, Cavalry Realty, LLC -
$295,000640 Park Avenue, LANCASTER, PA640 Park Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,160 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 5,228 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by David Yunginger, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$269,900132 N Broad Street, LANCASTER, PA132 N Broad Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,728 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Samuel Groff, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$375,000219 N Lime Street, LANCASTER, PA219 N Lime Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,620 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$275,000837 Columbia Avenue, LANCASTER, PA837 Columbia Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,024 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ada I. Rivera, Home 1st Realty -
$425,000118 N Charlotte Street, LANCASTER, PA118 N Charlotte Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,810 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ross F Stanard II, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services-York -
$221,500664 Poplar Street, LANCASTER, PA664 Poplar Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,301 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jonathan Edwards, Keller Williams Elite -
$350,000341 E Walnut Street, LANCASTER, PA341 E Walnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 1,852 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Alexander Glen Whitt, Keller Williams Elite -
$175,000640 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 -
$120,000461 Lafayette Street, LANCASTER, PA461 Lafayette Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 930 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Adam Devine, Dorrance Realty LLC -
$1,200109 N Lime Street #2, LANCASTER, PA109 N Lime Street #2
LANCASTER, PA- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 500 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Justine Dennis McPhee, Keller Williams Elite -
$175,000753 High Street, LANCASTER, PA753 High Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,299 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 6,099 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Priscilla R Gibson, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$189,900410 Locust Street, LANCASTER, PA410 Locust Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,110 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Benuel Tobias Fisher, Manor West Realty -
$249,900125 Old Dorwart Street, LANCASTER, PA125 Old Dorwart Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,504 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Dan J Zecher, Keller Williams Elite -
$265,000426 Nevin Street, LANCASTER, PA426 Nevin Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,727 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by C Thomas Risser, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$225,000356 Ice Avenue, LANCASTER, PA356 Ice Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,064 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by John Schuchman, EXP Realty, LLC -
$329,90034 N Plum Street, LANCASTER, PA34 N Plum Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,812 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mick Kalata, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$150,000917 Columbia Avenue #217, LANCASTER, PA917 Columbia Avenue #217
LANCASTER, PA- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 790 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jacob Scott, Turn Key Realty Group -
$235,000231 N Shippen Street #30, LANCASTER, PA231 N Shippen Street #30
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jeremy Ganse, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty
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