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
2314 Lawnwood Court, EAST PETERSBURG, PA2314 Lawnwood Court
EAST PETERSBURG, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,598 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 6,970 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Matt Heilig, Keller Williams Realty -
$464,900
1188 Marie Avenue, EPHRATA, PA1188 Marie Avenue
EPHRATA, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,324 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 13,504 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Amy Raynor, Iron Valley Real Estate of York County -
$274,000
1220 Ironville Pike, COLUMBIA, PA1220 Ironville Pike
COLUMBIA, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,620 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 6,970 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Adam C Hall, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$1,795,000
158 Wilson Drive, LANCASTER, PA158 Wilson Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 5,769 Home (sqft)
- 5 Baths
- 24,830 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$725,000
206 Bank Barn Lane, LANCASTER, PA206 Bank Barn Lane
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,351 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 6,099 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$400,000
2261 Robert Fulton Highway, PEACH BOTTOM, PA2261 Robert Fulton Highway
PEACH BOTTOM, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,586 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 16,118 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Sarah Chavez, Realty Professional Group LLC -
$550,000
3302 Greenridge Drive, MOUNTVILLE, PA3302 Greenridge Drive
MOUNTVILLE, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,216 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 10,890 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$249,900
15 Deep Hollow Lane, LANCASTER, PA15 Deep Hollow Lane
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,200 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Saam Yousaf, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$400,000
10 Nolt Avenue, WILLOW STREET, PA10 Nolt Avenue
WILLOW STREET, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,750 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 14,375 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christy Barbone, Cummings & Co. Realtors -
$329,900
144 E Liberty Street, LANCASTER, PA144 E Liberty Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,674 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Alexander Glen Whitt, Keller Williams Elite -
$524,900
21 Speedwell Forge Road, LITITZ, PA21 Speedwell Forge Road
LITITZ, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,244 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1.30 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Shelby L Hollinger, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata -
$795,000
2311 New Holland Pike, LANCASTER, PA2311 New Holland Pike
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,180 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 3.20 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Ian Matthew Hey, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$725,000
1591 Mission Road, LANCASTER, PA1591 Mission Road
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,747 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 20,909 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$151,000
835 Conestoga Avenue, MANHEIM, PA835 Conestoga Avenue
MANHEIM, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 764 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 6,099 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$487,000
133 Charlan Boulevard, MOUNT JOY, PA133 Charlan Boulevard
MOUNT JOY, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,302 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 7,406 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Allison Rae Davis, Keller Williams Elite -
$425,000
121 Wheatland Drive, DENVER, PA121 Wheatland Drive
DENVER, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,136 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 11,762 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Paul Ross Furner, Keller Williams Elite -
$184,000
614 Saint Joseph Street, LANCASTER, PA614 Saint Joseph Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,632 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jillian Shuler, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$215,000
1008 Cloverton Drive, COLUMBIA, PA1008 Cloverton Drive
COLUMBIA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,653 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 4,792 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Tamer K Gomaa, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$189,900
10 S 5th Street 1/2, COLUMBIA, PA10 S 5th Street 1/2
COLUMBIA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,207 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Angela Rera, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$200,000
2295 Laurel Ridge Road, NARVON, PA2295 Laurel Ridge Road
NARVON, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,796 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1.17 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Tracey Jones, Hostetter Realty LLC -
$989,000
506 E Delp Road, LANCASTER, PA506 E Delp Road
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,188 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 15,682 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jenna Phillips, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$364,900
124 Landis Avenue, MILLERSVILLE, PA124 Landis Avenue
MILLERSVILLE, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,450 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 16,553 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by LuAnn Harris, Keller Williams Elite -
$424,900
215 Millersville Road, LANCASTER, PA215 Millersville Road
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,927 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 14,811 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Brandon M Leaman, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$289,900
113 Old Dorwart St, LANCASTER, PA113 Old Dorwart St
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mike Lapp, Keller Williams Elite -
$489,900
224 S 4th Street, DENVER, PA224 S 4th Street
DENVER, PA- 6 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 3,236 Home (sqft)
- 6 Baths
- 38,333 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Leanne Skoloda, Hostetter Realty LLC -
$400,000
815 S Spruce Street, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA815 S Spruce Street
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,760 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 7,841 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mark S Thudium, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$414,900
8 Mayfield Drive, LEOLA, PA8 Mayfield Drive
LEOLA, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,113 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 13,940 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Russell Canouse, Keller Williams Elite -
$706,000
122 Royal Horse Way, REINHOLDS, PA122 Royal Horse Way
REINHOLDS, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,646 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1.01 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$310,000
6541 Hollow Drive, EAST PETERSBURG, PA6541 Hollow Drive
EAST PETERSBURG, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,590 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ashlee N. Stutzman, Bering Real Estate Co. -
$285,500
211 Black Oak Drive, LANCASTER, PA211 Black Oak Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,560 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ashlee N. Stutzman, Bering Real Estate Co.
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