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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$235,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,340 sqft lot 3,485 sqftListing provided by Julie Goodrich, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA20360481 Days on Market -
$228,9903 Beds, 2 Baths1,391 sqftListing provided by Logan ChappelMLS PALA20360242 Days on Market -
$169,9003 Beds, 1 Bath1,228 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Taylor Walden, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA20360042 Days on Market -
$229,9002 Beds, 1 Bath1,020 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Jackson Corrigan, Welcome Home Real EstateMLS PALA20359362 Days on Market -
$199,9003 Beds, 1 Bath1,216 sqft lot 3,050 sqftListing provided by Calvin Yoder, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA20358862 Days on Market -
$232,9004 Beds, 2 Baths1,459 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Mark Will, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA20359702 Days on Market -
$265,0005 Beds, 2 Baths1,910 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Ada RiveraMLS PALA20359403 Days on Market -
$464,9004 Beds, 3 Baths3,314 sqft lot 3,485 sqftListing provided by Christen Tribbitt, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA20356883 Days on Market -
$239,9004 Beds, 3 Baths1,463 sqft lot 3,050 sqftListing provided by Maria Rojas, Realty ONE Group UnlimitedMLS PALA20358423 Days on Market -
$224,9003 Beds, 2 Baths1,344 sqft lot 4,792 sqftListing provided by Darren Hershock, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA20357983 Days on Market -
$479,9004 Beds, 3 Baths2,140 sqft lot 11,326 sqftListing provided by Stephanie Eves, Mountain Realty ERA PoweredMLS PALA20358845 Days on Market -
$374,9004 Beds, 3 Baths1,819 sqft lot 13,068 sqftListing provided by Joshua Wood, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA20358625 Days on Market -
$189,9003 Beds, 2 Baths1,142 sqft lot 3,050 sqftListing provided by Ronald Burkhart, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA20356305 Days on Market -
$199,9003 Beds, 2 Baths1,680 sqft lot 3,050 sqftListing provided by Susan Sheeler, Charles & Associates REMLS PALA20353065 Days on Market -
$399,0002 Beds, 2 Baths1,144 sqft lot 872 sqftListing provided by Jeremy Ganse, RE/MAX SmartHub RealtyMLS PALA20357006 Days on Market -
$169,9003 Beds, 1 Bath1,080 sqft lot 872 sqftListing provided by Matthew Trimber, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA20357866 Days on Market -
$285,0003 Beds, 3 Baths2,376 sqft lot 9,148 sqftListing provided by Mark Will, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA20357326 Days on Market -
$1,050,0002 Beds, 3 Baths1,974 sqftListing provided by Anne Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International RealtyMLS PALA20357686 Days on Market -
$195,0004 Beds, 1 Bath1,920 sqft lot 3,050 sqftListing provided by Ashley Corbett, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA20340606 Days on Market -
$339,0004 Beds, 2 Baths1,766 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Brianna Garber, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA20344327 Days on Market -
$630,0004 Beds, 4 Baths2,532 sqft lot 3,050 sqftListing provided by Joseph Wentzel, Penn Realty, LTDMLS PALA20357247 Days on Market -
$347,9004 Beds, 2 Baths1,677 sqft lot 2,614 sqftListing provided by Scott Haverstick, Puffer Morris Real Estate, Inc.MLS PALA20325947 Days on Market -
$375,0003 Beds, 4 Baths2,819 sqftListing provided by Michael Perry, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA20353507 Days on Market -
$269,0002 Beds, 2 Baths1,282 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Christopher Carr, HomeZuMLS PALA20356908 Days on Market -
$275,0003 Beds, 2 Baths2,223 sqft lot 28,314 sqftListing provided by Thomas Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLCMLS PALA203559012 Days on Market -
$297,9004 Beds, 2 Baths1,649 sqft lot 3,485 sqftListing provided by Chris Beiler, Kingsway RealtyMLS PALA203552013 Days on Market -
$324,9004 Beds, 3 Baths1,654 sqft lot 872 sqftListing provided by Casey WellsMLS PALA203550013 Days on Market -
$352,5003 Beds, 3 Baths1,600 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Christine Nolt, Kingsway RealtyMLS PALA203546613 Days on Market -
$230,0005 Beds, 1 Bathlot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Hildamarie Ramos- SuarezMLS PALA203510614 Days on Market -
$349,9003 Beds, 2 Baths1,788 sqft lot 13,940 sqftListing provided by John Gainer, Manor West RealtyMLS PALA203540414 Days on Market
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