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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$389,9003 Beds, 4 Baths2,066 sqftListing provided by Mark S Thudium, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA20576921 Days on Market -
$329,9003 Beds, 2 Baths1,370 sqft lot 6,970 sqftListing provided by Thomas A DeLong, Life Changes Realty GroupMLS PALA20585341 Days on Market -
$294,0005 Beds, 2 Baths1,584 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Courtney Longenecker, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA20584141 Days on Market -
$329,9004 Beds, 2 Baths1,516 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Jeffrey D Bowman, Hometown Property SalesMLS PALA20579181 Days on Market -
$349,0000 Beds, 2 Baths2,800 sqft lot 4,356 sqftListing provided by Jeremy Ganse, RE/MAX SmartHub RealtyMLS PALA20584501 Days on Market -
$447,0003 Beds, 3 Baths2,048 sqft lot 6,099 sqftListing provided by Phyllis Rothweiler, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - LancasterMLS PALA20584262 Days on Market -
$219,9002 Beds, 2 Baths1,320 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Devan L. White, Assurity Property Management IncMLS PALA20585062 Days on Market -
$158,0004 Beds, 1 Bath1,674 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Amy Beachy, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA20584482 Days on Market -
$180,0002 Beds, 1 Bath1,251 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Christopher Birk, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA20581462 Days on Market -
$199,5003 Beds, 1 Bath1,102 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Jennifer Fields, Realty ONE Group UnlimitedMLS PALA20574123 Days on Market -
$194,0005 Beds, 1 Bath1,777 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Maria Rojas, Realty ONE Group UnlimitedMLS PALA20583623 Days on Market -
$254,9004 Beds, 2 Baths1,444 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Keith W. Blank, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA20583163 Days on Market -
$209,9003 Beds, 1 Bath1,083 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Brandon M Leaman, Iron Valley Real Estate of LancasterMLS PALA20580725 Days on Market -
$125,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,304 sqft lot 5,228 sqftListing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLCMLS PALA20582366 Days on Market -
$780,0004 Beds, 4 Baths3,700 sqft lot 9,148 sqftListing provided by Douglas E. Smith, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA20582147 Days on Market -
$190,0003 Beds, 1 Bath846 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by CESAR CASTELLS DEL RIO, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA20582127 Days on Market -
$850,0007 Beds, 5 Baths5,139 sqft lot 13,068 sqftListing provided by Paul Ross Furner, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA20581647 Days on Market -
$374,9003 Beds, 4 Baths2,202 sqftListing provided by Joshua W Wood, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA20578987 Days on Market -
$319,9003 Beds, 2 Baths1,476 sqft lot 872 sqftListing provided by Parker Wolfe, Prime Home Real Estate, LLCMLS PALA20580407 Days on Market -
$214,9003 Beds, 2 Baths1,552 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Nikki Macias, Cavalry Realty LLCMLS PALA20579308 Days on Market -
$314,9003 Beds, 1 Bath1,209 sqft lot 2,614 sqftListing provided by Christen Tribbitt, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA20580888 Days on Market -
$179,9002 Beds, 1 Bath1,028 sqft lot 872 sqftListing provided by Mark Will, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA20581048 Days on Market -
$265,0003 Beds, 3 Baths1,598 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Alexander Glen Whitt, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA20580688 Days on Market -
2 Beds, 1 Bath1,008 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Janel L Loughin, Keller Williams Real Estate -ExtonMLS PALA20575708 Days on Market -
$315,0004 Beds, 2 Baths1,700 sqftListing provided by mabel hinson, Realty One Group GenerationsMLS PALA20578109 Days on Market -
$259,9003 Beds, 2 Baths1,014 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Jonathan D Leventry, Uptown Realty ServicesMLS PALA20580349 Days on Market -
$209,9003 Beds, 2 Baths1,174 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Matthew Moore, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA20579609 Days on Market -
$179,900Price Drop3 Beds, 2 Baths1,356 sqft lot 3,050 sqftListing provided by Christian Will, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA20576509 Days on Market -
$450,0004 Beds, 3 Baths1,821 sqft lot 5,663 sqftListing provided by Jacob Ziegler, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA205795210 Days on Market -
$997,00010 Beds, 12 Baths5,425 sqft lot 13,940 sqftListing provided by Naomi E Brown, Capstone CommercialMLS PALA205752810 Days on Market
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