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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$551,0004 Beds, 3 Baths2,609 sqft lot 10,019 sqftListing provided by Nathaniel A Taggart, Prime Home Real Estate, LLCMLS PALA2079006N/A Days on Market -
$185,0002 Beds, 1 Bath1,299 sqft lot 6,099 sqftListing provided by Priscilla R Gibson, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA2077228N/A Days on Market -
$459,9004 Beds, 4 Baths2,188 sqftListing provided by Karen Ann Wolf, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA20794360 Days on Market -
4 Beds, 2 Baths1,636 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Jonathan L Bausman, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA20787080 Days on Market -
$315,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,224 sqft lot 2,614 sqftListing provided by Christian Will, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA20805380 Days on Market -
$272,500Price Drop3 Beds, 0 Bath1,412 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Wendell Huyard, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA20801201 Days on Market -
$289,500Price Drop5 Beds, 0 Bath1,722 sqft lot 3,050 sqftListing provided by Wendell Huyard, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA20801041 Days on Market -
$378,2034 Beds, 2 Baths2,499 sqft lot 3,921 sqftListing provided by Bety Pena Santiago, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA2079224N/A Days on Market -
Price Drop3 Beds, 3 Baths2,205 sqftListing provided by Robert D Althouse, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - LancasterMLS PALA20791521 Days on Market -
$353,9963 Beds, 3 Baths2,462 sqftListing provided by Jamie S Clinton, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA2076036N/A Days on Market -
$399,9004 Beds, 3 Baths2,078 sqft lot 872 sqftListing provided by James Englert Jr, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA20805081 Days on Market -
$248,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,370 sqft lot 3,485 sqftListing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLCMLS PALA2076870N/A Days on Market -
$170,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,485 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Tim Keller, H.K. KellerMLS PALA2078510N/A Days on Market -
$149,9003 Beds, 1 Bath1,180 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Ryan L. Gearhart, RKG Real Estate, LLCMLS PALA20804421 Days on Market -
$139,9002 Beds, 1 Bath1,092 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Ryan L. Gearhart, RKG Real Estate, LLCMLS PALA20804461 Days on Market -
$169,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,260 sqft lot 872 sqftListing provided by Christina Lynn Zerbe, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA20804982 Days on Market -
$160,0004 Beds, 2 Baths1,444 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Wendy Lee Grinestaff, Advanced Realty ServicesMLS PALA20802982 Days on Market -
$335,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,758 sqft lot 17,424 sqftListing provided by Jeffery J Seibert, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA2079104N/A Days on Market -
$269,900Price Drop4 Beds, 0 Bath2,311 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Abby Knarr, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA20797323 Days on Market -
$244,000Price Drop3 Beds, 2 Baths1,503 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Wendell Huyard, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA20762523 Days on Market -
$220,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,392 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Alexander Glen Whitt, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA20784643 Days on Market -
$280,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,152 sqft lot 3,485 sqftListing provided by Joseph Alexander Kennedy, Realty ONE Group UnlimitedMLS PALA2079162N/A Days on Market -
$359,9004 Beds, 0 Bath2,490 sqft lot 4,792 sqftListing provided by Jacob Beiler, Hostetter Realty LLCMLS PALA20799563 Days on Market -
$135,000Pre-Foreclosure
or Short Sale5 Beds, 1 Bath1,982 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Isis T. Waller, Turn Key Realty GroupMLS PALA2079700N/A Days on Market -
$215,0002 Beds, 2 Baths1,479 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Faruk Sisic, Cavalry Realty, LLCMLS PALA20804483 Days on Market -
$349,9006 Beds, 2 Baths1,972 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Benjamin Daniel Noel, Prime Home Real Estate, LLCMLS PALA20776943 Days on Market -
$354,9004 Beds, 3 Baths1,851 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by PREM BARAL, Iron Valley Real Estate of LancasterMLS PALA20798243 Days on Market -
$359,000Price Drop4 Beds, 1 Bath1,745 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Kara Weber, Keller Williams of Central PAMLS PALA20782783 Days on Market -
$335,0003 Beds, 0 Bath1,852 sqft lot 3,050 sqftListing provided by Alexander Glen Whitt, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA20804803 Days on Market -
$249,9003 Beds, 2 Baths1,634 sqft lot 2,614 sqftListing provided by James Fisher, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA20804644 Days on Market
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