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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$229,900459 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 -
$350,000245 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 -
$315,000734 N Reservoir Street, LANCASTER, PA734 N Reservoir Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,700 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kyle Ebersole, Keller Williams Elite -
$299,900932 N Plum Street, LANCASTER, PA932 N Plum Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,072 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Paris Lee Kennedy, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$279,900415 Fremont Street, LANCASTER, PA415 Fremont Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,176 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Stephen Burkett, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$99,000628 4th Street, LANCASTER, PA628 4th Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,088 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 4,356 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Adrian L Young, Keller Williams Keystone Realty -
$189,900929 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 Karol A Symanowicz, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$177,900917 Columbia Avenue #512, LANCASTER, PA917 Columbia Avenue #512
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 976 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Troy D Sensenich, Dennis E. Beck Real Estate -
$380,000320 S Ann Street, LANCASTER, PA320 S Ann Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 1,538 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Elisabeth P. Hamberger, Keller Williams Keystone Realty -
$249,900636 Clermont Avenue, LANCASTER, PA636 Clermont Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,674 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Shante Morant, Mountain Realty ERA Powered -
$32,807200 Plaza Boulevard, LANCASTER, PA200 Plaza Boulevard
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Paul D. Fulmer, Fulmer Group -
$205,000549 E Frederick Street, LANCASTER, PA549 E Frederick Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,118 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Dawn A Loken, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$239,9001011 Maple Avenue, LANCASTER, PA1011 Maple Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,024 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$1,735853 E Madison Street, LANCASTER, PA853 E Madison Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,102 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Glenn Yoder, Hometowne Realty Professionals LLC -
$439,000510 N Plum Street, LANCASTER, PA510 N Plum Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,984 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ian Matthew Hey, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$289,900110 N Plum Street, LANCASTER, PA110 N Plum Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,242 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Matthew Moore, Keller Williams Elite -
$190,000977 Clark Street, LANCASTER, PA977 Clark Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 879 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by C Thomas Risser, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$364,700759 N Franklin Street N, LANCASTER, PA759 N Franklin Street N
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,802 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Brenda Lee Altenderfer, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$895,00012 S Queen Street, LANCASTER, PA12 S Queen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 5,160 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Timothy K Shreiner, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$275,000833 Marjory Terrace, LANCASTER, PA833 Marjory Terrace
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,364 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Phyllis Rothweiler, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$190,000917 Columbia Avenue #UNIT 221, LANCASTER, PA917 Columbia Avenue #UNIT 221
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 959 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Chasity Ann Ziegler, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$270,000917 Columbia Avenue #533, LANCASTER, PA917 Columbia Avenue #533
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,503 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Justine Dennis McPhee, Keller Williams Elite -
$189,900843 Lucilla Court, LANCASTER, PA843 Lucilla Court
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,040 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Steve Herr, H.K. Keller -
$779,9002 Resch Lane, LANCASTER, PA2 Resch Lane
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,312 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1.34 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Curtis L Hess, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$2,195,000121 - 123 E King Street, LANCASTER, PA121 - 123 E King Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 8 Baths
- 9,180 Home (sqft)
- 8 Baths
- 8,712 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by John Stafford Skehan, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$2,195,000121 - 123 E King Street, LANCASTER, PA121 - 123 E King Street
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 9,180 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 8,712 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by John Stafford Skehan, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$254,900914 N Lime Street, LANCASTER, PA914 N Lime Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,200 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kathryn Mardis, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$52,5001014 Willow Street Pike #8, LANCASTER, PA1014 Willow Street Pike #8
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 720 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mackenzie Hilsinger, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$240,000745 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 -
$224,900709 S Prince Street, LANCASTER, PA709 S Prince Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,316 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mavlyud Svanidze, Keller Williams Elite
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