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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$359,000104 Rutledge Avenue, LANCASTER, PA104 Rutledge Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,386 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by David S High, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$600,420224 Parkside Place #LOT 24, LANCASTER, PA224 Parkside Place #LOT 24
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,860 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 6,970 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Robert D Hess, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$379,900818 State Street, LANCASTER, PA818 State Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,885 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Dean W Wimer, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$2,500,000516 Conestoga Greenway Dr, LANCASTER, PA516 Conestoga Greenway Dr
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 12.42 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by George William Smith III, Manor West Realty -
$240,000311 N Broad Street, LANCASTER, PA311 N Broad Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,944 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Vuthy Taing, LPT Realty, LLC -
$169,900917 Columbia Avenue #444, LANCASTER, PA917 Columbia Avenue #444
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 913 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jeffrey D Bowman, Hometown Property Sales -
$275,000114 S West End Avenue, LANCASTER, PA114 S West End Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,371 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,921 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Donna Shaw, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$425,000200 Jackson Street, LANCASTER, PA200 Jackson Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,560 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Minh Hue Le, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$695,000110 N Duke Street #201, LANCASTER, PA110 N Duke Street #201
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,471 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$349,9001554 Princess Anne Drive, LANCASTER, PA1554 Princess Anne Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,564 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 12,197 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Nathan Mountain, Mountain Realty ERA Powered -
$265,000515 S Plum Street, LANCASTER, PA515 S Plum Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 1,631 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Keith T Eades, Symmetry Homes & Real Estate -
$289,9001145 Jamaica Road, LANCASTER, PA1145 Jamaica Road
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,372 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Alberto Gonzalez, Weichert Realtors - The Ortega Group -
$2,600225 E King Street #2, LANCASTER, PA225 E King Street #2
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,075 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by John Stoltzfus, ProActive Property Management, LLC -
$314,900703 N Shippen Street, LANCASTER, PA703 N Shippen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,916 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Rachel Stoltzfus, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$38,649522 Woodward Street, LANCASTER, PA522 Woodward Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,104 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ada I. Rivera, Home 1st Realty -
$259,990122 Delancy Place, LANCASTER, PA122 Delancy Place
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,413 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Courtney Longenecker, Keller Williams Elite -
$414,900612 W Walnut Street, LANCASTER, PA612 W Walnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,995 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Carissa M Garpstas, Keller Williams Elite -
$269,900611 Park Avenue, LANCASTER, PA611 Park Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,662 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kathy M Long, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$419,90010 N Market Street #307, LANCASTER, PA10 N Market Street #307
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,300 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Marilyn R Berger Shank, Keller Williams Elite -
$265,500536 Lafayette Street, LANCASTER, PA536 Lafayette Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,389 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wendell Huyard, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$225,000315 1/2 E Ross Street, LANCASTER, PA315 1/2 E Ross Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,296 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Caitlin Carpenter, CENTURY 21 Home Advisors -
$315,000804 N Plum Street, LANCASTER, PA804 N Plum Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,302 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ashley Bleacher, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$300,00092 Glendale Drive, LANCASTER, PA92 Glendale Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,530 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 11,762 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by David E Pelletier, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$375,000210 W Lemon Street, LANCASTER, PA210 W Lemon Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,360 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Melanie S Jones, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$299,0007 Parkside Avenue, LANCASTER, PA7 Parkside Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,772 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,921 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Brianna Garber, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$260,000639 Emerald Drive, LANCASTER, PA639 Emerald Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,365 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Robert R Swayne Jr, Bob Swayne Real Estate -
$269,9008 N Marshall Street, LANCASTER, PA8 N Marshall Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,851 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Naomi E Brown, Capstone Commercial -
$254,000106 Green Street, LANCASTER, PA106 Green Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,533 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christina Lynn Zerbe, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$411,400919 E King Street, LANCASTER, PA919 E King Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,687 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 4,792 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jeffrey N LeFevre, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$225,000338 Ruby Street, LANCASTER, PA338 Ruby Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,605 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mindy M Vance Bouman, Country Home Real Estate, Inc.
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