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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$365,000
647 State Street, LANCASTER, PA647 State Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,789 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 6,099 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Tracy L. Seiger, Life Changes Realty Group -
$369,900
525 Longfellow Drive, LANCASTER, PA525 Longfellow Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,396 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 14,375 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ashley Bleacher, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$300,000
830 Martha Avenue, LANCASTER, PA830 Martha Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,435 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 4,792 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$314,900
1109 High Street, LANCASTER, PA1109 High Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,378 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 6,970 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Santos Julian Rivera, Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks -
$279,900
756 Hamilton Street, LANCASTER, PA756 Hamilton Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,216 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Calvin L. Yoder, Top Shelf Real Estate -
$182,300
637 S West End Avenue, LANCASTER, PA637 S West End Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,428 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Danielle Carolynn Mohler, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$215,000
542 Reynolds Ave, LANCASTER, PA542 Reynolds Ave
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 840 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Brad Zimmerman, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$218,000
349 N Concord Street, LANCASTER, PA349 N Concord Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,488 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Debra Burke, Keller Williams Elite -
$217,000
532 North Street, LANCASTER, PA532 North Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,269 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by mabel hinson, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$179,999
920 Union Street, LANCASTER, PA920 Union Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 840 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Joseph Alexander Kennedy, Keller Williams Elite -
$245,000
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 -
$439,900
1813 Windsong Lane, LANCASTER, PA1813 Windsong Lane
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,004 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by David A Wissler, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$289,900
1029 E Orange Street, LANCASTER, PA1029 E Orange Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,122 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christian Will, Keller Williams Elite -
$369,900
447 W Orange Street, LANCASTER, PA447 W Orange Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,824 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Tim Keller, H.K. Keller -
$250,000
216 Coral Street, LANCASTER, PA216 Coral Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,120 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Laura Fernanda Nalls, House Broker Realty LLC -
$135,000
538 Reynolds Avenue, LANCASTER, PA538 Reynolds Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 840 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by James Fisher, Keller Williams Elite -
$435,000
445 N Duke Street, LANCASTER, PA445 N Duke Street
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,904 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Taylor McCartney, GALE'S PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC -
$195,000
341 S Ann Street, LANCASTER, PA341 S Ann Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,694 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by ALEX MANNING, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$549,900
215 N Lime Street, LANCASTER, PA215 N Lime Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,892 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,921 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mick Kalata, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$145,000
510 Fairview Avenue, LANCASTER, PA510 Fairview Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 800 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$510,000
411 W Lemon Street, LANCASTER, PA411 W Lemon Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,848 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jill Stoltzfoos, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$286,000
513 Spruce Street, LANCASTER, PA513 Spruce Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,116 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Parker Wolfe, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$479,900
145 E King Street #400, LANCASTER, PA145 E King Street #400
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,827 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas Newton Jr., Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$399,999
240 E Ross Street, LANCASTER, PA240 E Ross Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 1,823 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Noah Barger, JRHeller.com LLC -
$244,900
1111 Jamaica Road, LANCASTER, PA1111 Jamaica Road
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,422 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,921 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Joseph K Bury, RE/MAX Evolved -
$225,000
439 Fremont Street, LANCASTER, PA439 Fremont Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,474 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Brian L Weiland, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$385,000
1120 Louise Avenue, LANCASTER, PA1120 Louise Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,464 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 7,841 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by JOY DANIELS, Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd -
$192,500
1248 Rear Wabank Road, LANCASTER, PA1248 Rear Wabank Road
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 1.40 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by C Thomas Risser, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$231,000
306 Meetinghouse Lane, LANCASTER, PA306 Meetinghouse Lane
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,224 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ian Jerchau, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$227,900
829 5th St, LANCASTER, PA829 5th St
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,276 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kyle Ebersole, Keller Williams Elite
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