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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$320,000
319 Frogtown Road, PEQUEA, PA319 Frogtown Road
PEQUEA, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,292 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 35,284 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Megan Schnupp, Keller Williams Elite -
$529,900
24 Countryside Lane, LITITZ, PA24 Countryside Lane
LITITZ, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,240 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 25,701 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Loyal T Hall, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$349,900
211 Broad Street, LANDISVILLE, PA211 Broad Street
LANDISVILLE, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,930 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 9,148 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Lydia Miller, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$125,000
0 Middle Creek Road, LITITZ, PA0 Middle Creek Road
LITITZ, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 3.10 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Chester Lapp, William Penn Real Estate Assoc -
$159,900
529 Green Street, LANCASTER, PA529 Green Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 949 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Lizbeth Herrera, Fetch Home Management LLC -
$199,900
117 Locust Street, COLUMBIA, PA117 Locust Street
COLUMBIA, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,362 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ashley Corbett, Keller Williams Elite -
$329,500
6411 Jeanette Drive, EAST PETERSBURG, PA6411 Jeanette Drive
EAST PETERSBURG, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,125 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 10,019 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wendell Huyard, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$329,900
1131 Ridge Road, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA1131 Ridge Road
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,090 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 21,780 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Gregory P Grogan, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$220,000
40 N Church Street, EPHRATA, PA40 N Church Street
EPHRATA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,316 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Landon Weaver, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$380,000
812 Mayer Place, LANCASTER, PA812 Mayer Place
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,810 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kevin Brown, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$264,930
30 E Stiegel Street, MANHEIM, PA30 E Stiegel Street
MANHEIM, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,576 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 5,228 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Douglas R Snavely, Linderman Snavely Realtors LLC -
$339,800
626 S Locust Street, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA626 S Locust Street
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,425 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 12,197 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Brandon M Leaman, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$435,000
437 N Queen Street, LANCASTER, PA437 N Queen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,339 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Calvin L. Yoder, Top Shelf Real Estate -
$415,000
203 W High Street, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA203 W High Street
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,250 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 5,228 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by James Fisher, Keller Williams Elite -
$264,900
73 Ironstone Dr, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA73 Ironstone Dr
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,196 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ferne M Silberman, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$275,000
804 Country Place Drive, LANCASTER, PA804 Country Place Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,511 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ferne M Silberman, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$269,900
59 S 9th Street, COLUMBIA, PA59 S 9th Street
COLUMBIA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,345 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 7,841 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Joseph K Bury, RE/MAX Evolved -
$299,000
222 N 6th Street, DENVER, PA222 N 6th Street
DENVER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,634 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 12,197 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Brian L Weiland, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$410,000
610 W Chestnut Street, LANCASTER, PA610 W Chestnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,554 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Brian Altimare, Puffer Morris Real Estate, Inc. -
$289,900
152 N Hanover Street, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA152 N Hanover Street
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,206 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 4,356 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Vicki M Roark-Eshelman, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$319,900
148 E Ross Street, LANCASTER, PA148 E Ross Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,320 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christian Will, Keller Williams Elite -
$482,000
984 White Oak Road, MANHEIM, PA984 White Oak Road
MANHEIM, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,919 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1.60 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Michele L Murray, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$275,000
154 Chelmsford Drive, MARIETTA, PA154 Chelmsford Drive
MARIETTA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,200 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Hamzah Dawood, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$375,000
1 Burkey Drive, DENVER, PA1 Burkey Drive
DENVER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,128 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 13,504 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Colleen O'Brien-Boyles, Realty One Group Advocates -
$445,000
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 -
$509,850
2442 Spring Water Circle, LANCASTER, PA2442 Spring Water Circle
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,533 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Amy Danz, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$459,990
206 Lindsey Drive, COLUMBIA, PA206 Lindsey Drive
COLUMBIA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 8,712 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kenneth Bradford Gemmill, D.R. Horton Realty of Pennsylvania -
$288,000
413 Thrush Drive, MANHEIM, PA413 Thrush Drive
MANHEIM, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,388 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,921 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$158,000
1801 Quarry Drive, COLUMBIA, PA1801 Quarry Drive
COLUMBIA, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 999 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 9,584 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$244,000
3143 Lincoln Hwy E, PARADISE, PA3143 Lincoln Hwy E
PARADISE, PA- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,968 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 9,148 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC
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