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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$224,400678 Topaz Drive, LANCASTER, PA678 Topaz Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,196 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Nara Ly, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$319,00097 Duncan Street, LANCASTER, PA97 Duncan Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,350 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Brenda Crosby, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$278,900917 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 -
$295,00027 N Mulberry Street, LANCASTER, PA27 N Mulberry Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,488 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jack G Depew, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$457,000514 W Orange Street, LANCASTER, PA514 W Orange Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,604 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jeremy Ganse, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$250,000919 Clark Street, LANCASTER, PA919 Clark Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,376 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Joshua Carr, Keller Williams Elite -
$325,000728 - 736 E Mifflin Street, LANCASTER, PA728 - 736 E Mifflin Street
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 4,965 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christian Will, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$285,000426 Manor Street, LANCASTER, PA426 Manor Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,938 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Parker Wolfe, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$215,000636 N Mary Street, LANCASTER, PA636 N Mary Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,228 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wendy L Stauffer, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata -
$374,900885 Manor Street, LANCASTER, PA885 Manor Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 1,418 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 6,534 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thai Loy, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$210,000168 Stonehouse Ln, LANCASTER, PA168 Stonehouse Ln
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 880 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Lyle D Sell, Ergo Real Estate Company -
$1,025136 S Queen Street #3, LANCASTER, PA136 S Queen Street #3
LANCASTER, PA- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 600 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 4,792 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Adam Lewis, Realty Professional Group LLC -
$449,900120 E James Street, LANCASTER, PA120 E James Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,905 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by David Yunginger, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$365,000813 Columbia Avenue, LANCASTER, PA813 Columbia Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,009 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christian Will, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$5,400108 E Liberty Street #203, LANCASTER, PA108 E Liberty Street #203
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Alexandra Ebert, PPM Real Estate, Inc. -
$225,000472 New Dorwart Street, LANCASTER, PA472 New Dorwart Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,314 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ervin J Barkman, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$399,900235 E New Street, LANCASTER, PA235 E New Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,084 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Monica Miller, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$2,400340 College Avenue #CARRIAGE HOUSE, LANCASTER, PA340 College Avenue #CARRIAGE HOUSE
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,148 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Justine Dennis McPhee, Keller Williams Elite -
$134,99914 Old Dorwart Street, LANCASTER, PA14 Old Dorwart Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 962 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jeffery J Seibert, Keller Williams Elite -
$229,900234 Fairview Avenue, LANCASTER, PA234 Fairview Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,398 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Matthew F McClintock, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$299,900138 Ruby Street, LANCASTER, PA138 Ruby Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,140 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wendell Huyard, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$262,500674 W Vine Street, LANCASTER, PA674 W Vine Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,434 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ken Kirchoff, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$279,900606 N Mary Street, LANCASTER, PA606 N Mary Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,648 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mick Kalata, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$1,350719 N Duke Street #3, LANCASTER, PA719 N Duke Street #3
LANCASTER, PA- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 2,550 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christopher Fulvio, Magnolia Lane Properties -
$249,900727 3rd Street, LANCASTER, PA727 3rd Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,178 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Tracey Esbenshade, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$1,995213 Jackson Street #UNIT 11, LANCASTER, PA213 Jackson Street #UNIT 11
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,200 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 9,148 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Calvin Yoder, Keller Williams Elite -
$299,900433 Hillside Avenue, LANCASTER, PA433 Hillside Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,151 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 6,099 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kujtim Beganaj, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$895,000798 New Holland Avenue #F, LANCASTER, PA798 New Holland Avenue #F
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Carmen Swinehart, Dennis E. Beck Real Estate -
$425,000623 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 -
$235,000118 N Plum St, LANCASTER, PA118 N Plum St
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,300 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Danielle Elizabeth Beattie, Keller Williams Elite
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