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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$90,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,044 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Debra Field, Realty ONE Group UnlimitedMLS PALA20446342 Days on Market -
$200,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,160 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Kenneth Dupree, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - LancasterMLS PALA20445842 Days on Market -
$175,0002 Beds, 1 Bath864 sqft lot 3,921 sqftListing provided by Jonathan Gordon, Manor West RealtyMLS PALA20445522 Days on Market -
2 Beds, 2 Baths920 sqftListing provided by Hildamarie Ramos- Suarez, Home 1st RealtyMLS PALA20446043 Days on Market -
$340,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,596 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Steve Huber, RE/MAX PinnacleMLS PALA20445603 Days on Market -
$198,0002 Beds, 2 Baths1,376 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Lisa Wood, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA20431123 Days on Market -
$225,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,512 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Wendell Isaac Huyard, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA20444163 Days on Market -
$220,0003 Beds, 2 Baths2,112 sqft lot 872 sqftListing provided by Portia C Costello, Realty ONE Group UnlimitedMLS PALA20445744 Days on Market -
$215,0003 Beds, 1 Bath945 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Jeffrey L Zimmerman, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA20445304 Days on Market -
$235,0004 Beds, 1 Bath913 sqft lot 872 sqftListing provided by Thomas W Taglieri III, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA20445264 Days on Market -
$675,0004 Beds, 4 Baths4,056 sqft lot 2,614 sqftListing provided by Jennifer L. King, RE/MAX Of ReadingMLS PALA20445344 Days on Market -
$370,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,372 sqft lot 6,534 sqftListing provided by Steve Huber, RE/MAX PinnacleMLS PALA20444925 Days on Market -
$240,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,366 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Corinn E. Kirchner, PPM Real Estate, Inc.MLS PALA20444985 Days on Market -
$189,9004 Beds, 1 Bath1,712 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by David W. Mersky, Manor West RealtyMLS PALA20442345 Days on Market -
$249,9001 Bed, 2 Baths1,134 sqft lot 872 sqftListing provided by David Humphreville, Cardinal Realty ServicesMLS PALA20437826 Days on Market -
$319,500Price Drop3 Beds, 1 Bath2,184 sqft lot 17,860 sqftListing provided by Wendell Isaac Huyard, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA20444089 Days on Market -
$225,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,476 sqft lot 872 sqftListing provided by C Thomas Risser, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA20443589 Days on Market -
$289,9004 Beds, 2 Baths1,771 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Christine Nolt, Kingsway RealtyMLS PALA204433010 Days on Market -
$180,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,304 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Josh Heller, J.R. Heller.Com, LLCMLS PALA204433610 Days on Market -
$195,0002 Beds, 2 Baths1,120 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Ervin J Barkman, Kingsway RealtyMLS PALA204431610 Days on Market -
$305,0002 Beds, 2 Baths1,652 sqftListing provided by Charles Chub Shenk, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA204407810 Days on Market -
$150,0002 Beds, 1 Bath1,406 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Bradley J Bygall, Lime HouseMLS PALA204413616 Days on Market -
$376,0004 Beds, 4 Baths2,437 sqftListing provided by Heather Fremont, Millfield RealtyMLS PALA204352616 Days on Market -
$224,9003 Beds, 1 Bath988 sqft lot 3,050 sqftListing provided by Christen Tribbitt, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA204385218 Days on Market -
$189,0003 Beds, 1 Bath986 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Marlene Leighty, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA204398820 Days on Market -
$779,5002 Beds, 2 Baths1,835 sqftListing provided by Marilyn R Berger, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA204365024 Days on Market -
$229,9003 Beds, 2 Baths1,140 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Timothy David Stoltzfus, Prime Home Real Estate, LLCMLS PALA204384824 Days on Market -
Price Drop4 Beds, 2 Baths1,564 sqft lot 6,099 sqftListing provided by Brad G Albert, Advanced Realty ServicesMLS PALA204299026 Days on Market -
$225,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,836 sqft lot 6,534 sqftListing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLCMLS PALA204371227 Days on Market -
$149,9003 Beds, 1 Bath1,379 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by CESAR CASTELLS DEL RIO, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA204369428 Days on Market
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