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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$335,000
364 - Na S Ann Street S #364, LANCASTER, PA364 - Na S Ann Street S #364
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,100 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by mabel hinson, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$380,000
12 Pacific Boulevard, EPHRATA, PA12 Pacific Boulevard
EPHRATA, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,805 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 3,921 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Matthew B. Pini, Keller Williams Elite -
$377,900
532 Bridge Valley Road, PEQUEA, PA532 Bridge Valley Road
PEQUEA, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,416 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1.01 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Jerry L. Fisher, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$299,900
248 E Walnut Street, LANCASTER, PA248 E Walnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,649 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Tyler Stoltz, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$1,370,000
801 Millwood Road, WILLOW STREET, PA801 Millwood Road
WILLOW STREET, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 7.10 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Curvin Horning, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata -
$590,000
1569 Stonemill Drive, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA1569 Stonemill Drive
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,584 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 5.60 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Lisa W Blevins, Springer Realty Group -
$475,000
181 Copperstone Court, MILLERSVILLE, PA181 Copperstone Court
MILLERSVILLE, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,183 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Dawn Brill Cooper, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$225,000
636 1st Street, LANCASTER, PA636 1st Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,344 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Barbara Brown, RE/MAX Evolved -
$439,900
23 Charles Place, BROWNSTOWN, PA23 Charles Place
BROWNSTOWN, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,392 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 10,455 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mark S Thudium, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$315,000
43 Marie Avenue, MANHEIM, PA43 Marie Avenue
MANHEIM, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,134 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 12,633 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jessica Marie Morales, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$749,900
2874 Wimbledon Lane, LANCASTER, PA2874 Wimbledon Lane
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,906 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 27,008 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Cody Smith, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$399,900
5356 Old Strasburg Road, KINZERS, PA5356 Old Strasburg Road
KINZERS, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,872 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1.19 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Carol Lehman, Hostetter Realty LLC -
$310,000
634 E 28th Division Highway, LITITZ, PA634 E 28th Division Highway
LITITZ, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,352 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 19,602 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kevin Kohl, Hauenstein Agency, Inc. -
$310,000
235 W Spruce Street, NEW HOLLAND, PA235 W Spruce Street
NEW HOLLAND, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,072 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 7,406 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Carol Lehman, Hostetter Realty LLC -
$385,000
8 Birch Interval, WILLOW STREET, PA8 Birch Interval
WILLOW STREET, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,568 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 22,652 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Danielle Carolynn Mohler, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$200,000
426 E 28th Division Highway, LITITZ, PA426 E 28th Division Highway
LITITZ, PA- 1 Bed
- 2 Baths
- 960 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 17,860 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Tim Keller, H.K. Keller -
$479,900
35 Pittsburg Hill Road, CONESTOGA, PA35 Pittsburg Hill Road
CONESTOGA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,295 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 43,560 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Alice Jane Stewart, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty -
$175,000
723 Marietta Avenue, LANCASTER, PA723 Marietta Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,448 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Michael G Stoltzfus, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$499,500
MLS # PALA2095084, ELIZABETHTOWN, PAMLS # PALA2095084
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,138 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 5,228 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Gregory A Shank, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$460,000
591 Crosswinds Drive, LITITZ, PA591 Crosswinds Drive
LITITZ, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,554 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 14,811 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by C Thomas Risser, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$445,685
4338 Heather Lane #12, COLUMBIA, PA4338 Heather Lane #12
COLUMBIA, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,786 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Heather Fremont, Millfield Realty -
$388,306
4336 Heather Lane #11, COLUMBIA, PA4336 Heather Lane #11
COLUMBIA, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,550 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Heather Fremont, Millfield Realty -
$386,622
4334 Heather Lane #10, COLUMBIA, PA4334 Heather Lane #10
COLUMBIA, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,550 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Heather Fremont, Millfield Realty -
$310,000
101 Bolton Circle, WILLOW STREET, PA101 Bolton Circle
WILLOW STREET, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,210 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Heather Fremont, Millfield Realty -
$1,225,500
449 W King Street, LANCASTER, PA449 W King Street
LANCASTER, PA- 7 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 4,878 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 7,841 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennifer B Rule, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$447,000
297 W Bethesda Church Road, HOLTWOOD, PA297 W Bethesda Church Road
HOLTWOOD, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 3,566 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 37,026 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jeremy Hess, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$275,000
128 Monroe Street, DENVER, PA128 Monroe Street
DENVER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 974 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 10,019 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennah L. Good, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$549,900
78 Parkview Drive, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA78 Parkview Drive
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 3,104 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 19,602 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by James Englert Jr, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$460,000
59 Cardinal Drive, QUARRYVILLE, PA59 Cardinal Drive
QUARRYVILLE, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,024 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 30,492 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Nathan Shelly, Keller Williams Elite -
$550,000
942 Valley Road, QUARRYVILLE, PA942 Valley Road
QUARRYVILLE, PA- 8 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 6,369 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 5.36 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by John Stoltzfus, Stoltzfus Realty
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