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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$1,025,000
205 E King Street, LANCASTER, PA205 E King Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 3,049 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$459,900
814 N Shippen Street, LANCASTER, PA814 N Shippen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,592 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by James T. Dunn III, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$279,900
330 N Charlotte Street, LANCASTER, PA330 N Charlotte Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,316 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by R. Ashley Brunner, LPT Realty, LLC -
$349,900
110 N Barbara Street, MOUNT JOY, PA110 N Barbara Street
MOUNT JOY, PA- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,546 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Eva Leese, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$412,500
152 Brian Drive, EPHRATA, PA152 Brian Drive
EPHRATA, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,849 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 42,689 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ashley Bleacher, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$648,770
50 Old Orchard Road, STRASBURG, PA50 Old Orchard Road
STRASBURG, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,690 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 6,099 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Amy Danz, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$535,000
112 Hawthorne Drive, DENVER, PA112 Hawthorne Drive
DENVER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,448 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 10,019 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Andrew Bartlett, Keller Williams Elite -
$250,000
350 Cedar Lane, MOUNT JOY, PA350 Cedar Lane
MOUNT JOY, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 850 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 10,455 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mark A Rebert, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$370,000
1605 Wilson Avenue, LANCASTER, PA1605 Wilson Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,844 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 9,584 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kimberly Anne Gabriel Fairfield, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$334,900
10 Creekside Drive, MILLERSVILLE, PA10 Creekside Drive
MILLERSVILLE, PA- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,816 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 9,148 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Tamer K Gomaa, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$369,900
330 Wendover Way, LANCASTER, PA330 Wendover Way
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,307 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Tamer K Gomaa, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$130,000
638 S 13th Street, COLUMBIA, PA638 S 13th Street
COLUMBIA, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,943 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 16,118 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Bailey Michelle Quinn, Keller Williams Elite -
$333,000
1766 Betz Farm Drive, LANCASTER, PA1766 Betz Farm Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,980 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 5,663 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christine Nolt, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$395,000
89 Rose Avenue, LEOLA, PA89 Rose Avenue
LEOLA, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,741 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 12,197 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennifer King, RE/MAX Evolved -
$265,000
416 N Mary Street, LANCASTER, PA416 N Mary Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,779 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Donna Shaw, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$340,000
225 Hartings Park Road, DENVER, PA225 Hartings Park Road
DENVER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,649 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 43,560 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Randal V Kline, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata -
$200,000
437 S Shippen Street, LANCASTER, PA437 S Shippen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,617 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Michael G Stoltzfus, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$175,000
112 Winding Hill Drive, LANCASTER, PA112 Winding Hill Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,662 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 6,534 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$250,000
964 Elm Avenue, LANCASTER, PA964 Elm Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,295 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$500,000
1520 New Danville Pike, LANCASTER, PA1520 New Danville Pike
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,120 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 3.20 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$229,900
1259 High Street, LANCASTER, PA1259 High Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,405 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Tracy L. Seiger, Life Changes Realty Group -
$450,000
346 Lynwood Road, BIRD IN HAND, PA346 Lynwood Road
BIRD IN HAND, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 3,024 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 39,204 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by DAVID STOLTZFUS, Manor West Realty -
$417,700
513 Lincoln Road, LITITZ, PA513 Lincoln Road
LITITZ, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,028 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 22,216 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kurt R Kline, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata -
$285,000
44 W Main Street, REINHOLDS, PA44 W Main Street
REINHOLDS, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,259 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 22,652 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Shane Michelle Hess, Howard Hanna Krall Real Estate -
$449,900
135 Goldenfield Drive, LANCASTER, PA135 Goldenfield Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,779 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 6,099 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jenna Phillips, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$339,900
20 Toll Gate Station, LANCASTER, PA20 Toll Gate Station
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,460 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jenna Phillips, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$174,999
292 S 5th Street, COLUMBIA, PA292 S 5th Street
COLUMBIA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,051 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by James Gregory Phelps, Corner House Realty -
$519,000
301 Hollow Vw, MANHEIM, PA301 Hollow Vw
MANHEIM, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,182 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 7,841 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ferne M Silberman, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$599,000
400 E Main Street, MOUNT JOY, PA400 E Main Street
MOUNT JOY, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 38,333 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by John J Glick, Hostetter Realty LLC -
$175,000
438 Chambers Street, LANCASTER, PA438 Chambers Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 728 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Calvin L. Yoder, Top Shelf Real Estate
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