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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$300,000
1608 Buttercup Road, LANCASTER, PA1608 Buttercup Road
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,350 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 13,504 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Donna M Giovingo, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$194,900
555 S Christian Street, LANCASTER, PA555 S Christian Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,616 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ryan L. Gearhart, RKG Real Estate, LLC -
$405,000
530 Park Avenue, LANCASTER, PA530 Park Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,944 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Gregory A Melton, Highland Realty Group LLC -
$459,900
122 Lampeter Road, LANCASTER, PA122 Lampeter Road
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,652 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 20,038 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Andrew Bartlett, Keller Williams Elite -
$249,900
620 Saint Joseph Street, LANCASTER, PA620 Saint Joseph Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,514 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Lauren Lefever, Keller Williams Elite -
$285,000
474 Poplar Street, LANCASTER, PA474 Poplar Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,359 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Devon M Wright, Zoom Realty, LLC -
$575,000
109 S Duke Street, LANCASTER, PA109 S Duke Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,867 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christina Diehl, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$235,000
620 4th Street, LANCASTER, PA620 4th Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,160 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Robert LaGrassa, Signature Property Professionals LLC -
$199,000
540 Manor Street, LANCASTER, PA540 Manor Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,381 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Benuel Esh, Astoria Realty Advisors LLC -
$179,900
1124 Marshall Avenue, LANCASTER, PA1124 Marshall Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,728 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mick Kalata, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$249,900
821 Wabank St, LANCASTER, PA821 Wabank St
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 864 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 5,228 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Brandon M Leaman, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$379,000
633 Manor Street, LANCASTER, PA633 Manor Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,256 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Benuel Esh, Astoria Realty Advisors LLC -
$300,000
148 E Ross Street, LANCASTER, PA148 E Ross Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,320 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christian Will, Keller Williams Elite -
$249,900
364 E Liberty Street, LANCASTER, PA364 E Liberty Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,152 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christian Will, Keller Williams Elite -
$379,000
1418 Esbenshade Road, LANCASTER, PA1418 Esbenshade Road
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,768 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 10,890 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Andrew Bartlett, Keller Williams Elite -
$185,000
926 N Lime Street, LANCASTER, PA926 N Lime Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,615 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wendell Huyard, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$699,900
251 E Ross Street, LANCASTER, PA251 E Ross Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 6,600 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 6,099 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jamie S Clinton, Keller Williams Elite -
$247,000
30 W Strawberry Street, LANCASTER, PA30 W Strawberry Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,056 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Corey Ayres, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$625,000
MLS # PALA2097972, LANCASTER, PAMLS # PALA2097972
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,030 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 20,909 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jack G Depew, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$149,900
414 Poplar Street, LANCASTER, PA414 Poplar Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,260 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 436 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Randell Jackson, Keller Williams Keystone Realty -
$304,900
635 N Pine Street, LANCASTER, PA635 N Pine Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,886 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mary Sue Wolf, Keller Williams Elite -
$247,000
513 W Orange Street, LANCASTER, PA513 W Orange Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,816 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Carole M Kirchner, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$249,000
135 Old Dorwart Street, LANCASTER, PA135 Old Dorwart Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,126 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wendell Huyard, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$284,000
1717 Pennsylvania Avenue, LANCASTER, PA1717 Pennsylvania Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,752 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Curvin Horning, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata -
$251,000
841 3rd Street, LANCASTER, PA841 3rd Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,240 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christine Nolt, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$179,900
623 Bay Street, LANCASTER, PA623 Bay Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,172 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Lee Franklin Wolff, FSBO Broker -
$465,000
145 E King Street #300, LANCASTER, PA145 E King Street #300
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,584 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by William Nicholas Reid, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$349,900
1335 Glen Moore Circle, LANCASTER, PA1335 Glen Moore Circle
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,860 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 5,228 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by mabel hinson, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$260,000
1228 Union Street, LANCASTER, PA1228 Union Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,402 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,921 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christine Nolt, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$239,500
1030 Willow Street Pike, LANCASTER, PA1030 Willow Street Pike
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,744 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1.01 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Christian Will, Keller Williams Elite
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