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
929 Edgewood Avenue, LANCASTER, PA929 Edgewood Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,224 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christian Will, Keller Williams Elite -
$179,900
826 Saint Joseph Street, LANCASTER, PA826 Saint Joseph Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 936 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christian Will, Keller Williams Elite -
$320,000
47 Riverside Avenue, LANCASTER, PA47 Riverside Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,737 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 7,841 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Andrew J Leaman, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$375,000
545 N Pine Street, LANCASTER, PA545 N Pine Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,644 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$349,900
521 Pleasure Rd, LANCASTER, PA521 Pleasure Rd
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,845 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 6,970 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Angela Rera, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$285,000
752 New Holland Avenue, LANCASTER, PA752 New Holland Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,260 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by mabel hinson, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$799,000
323 W King Street, LANCASTER, PA323 W King Street
LANCASTER, PA- 7 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,832 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 6,099 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Abby C Young, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$249,900
623 Bay Street, LANCASTER, PA623 Bay Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,172 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Lee F. Wolff, FSBO Broker -
$335,000
22 E New Street, LANCASTER, PA22 E New Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,449 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wendell Huyard, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$465,000
26 Race Avenue, LANCASTER, PA26 Race Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,629 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 4,356 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$369,900
125 S Duke Street, LANCASTER, PA125 S Duke Street
LANCASTER, PA- 1 Bed
- 2 Baths
- 800 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Marilyn R Berger Shank, Keller Williams Elite -
$272,000
565 S Christian Street, LANCASTER, PA565 S Christian Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,451 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anthony Tchekalenko, Keller Williams Elite -
$159,900
506 Beaver Street, LANCASTER, PA506 Beaver Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 850 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ada I. Rivera, Home 1st Realty -
$375,000
353 E Orange St, LANCASTER, PA353 E Orange St
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,904 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Lisa Larsen, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$379,900
77 Highland Drive, LANCASTER, PA77 Highland Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,345 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 11,762 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Keith W. Blank, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$265,000
827 3rd Street, LANCASTER, PA827 3rd Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,240 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ryan Trask, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$130,000
532 Lafayette Street, LANCASTER, PA532 Lafayette Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 928 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Brad Zimmerman, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$140,000
513 Manor Street, LANCASTER, PA513 Manor Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Lauren Blain, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$399,900
848 N President Avenue, LANCASTER, PA848 N President Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,333 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 6,099 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Gilbert B Lyons Jr, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$360,000
639 S West End Ave, LANCASTER, PA639 S West End Ave
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,428 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Amy Beachy, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$295,000
837 Fountain Avenue, LANCASTER, PA837 Fountain Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,422 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Brad G Albert, Advanced Realty Services -
$280,000
870 Hilton Drive, LANCASTER, PA870 Hilton Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,800 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Gregory A Melton, Highland Realty Group LLC -
$140,000
709 Saint Joseph Street, LANCASTER, PA709 Saint Joseph Street
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 1,140 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Krystle Marie Kunzler, Uptown Realty Services -
$259,000
1332 Blue Jay Drive, LANCASTER, PA1332 Blue Jay Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,320 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Amy Beachy, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$275,000
610 S Prince Street, LANCASTER, PA610 S Prince Street
LANCASTER, PA- 6 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,906 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by CESAR CASTELLS DEL RIO, Keller Williams Elite -
$170,000
1022 N Lime Street, LANCASTER, PA1022 N Lime Street
LANCASTER, PA- 1 Bed
- 0 Baths
- 1,400 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Martha Jane Mitchell, Keller Williams Keystone Realty -
$310,000
557 W Grant Street, LANCASTER, PA557 W Grant Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 1,968 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Gideon Alphie Stoltzfus, Beiler-Campbell Realtors-Quarryville -
$695,000
33 Deer Ford Drive, LANCASTER, PA33 Deer Ford Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,049 Home (sqft)
- 5 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$245,000
432 S Queen Street, LANCASTER, PA432 S Queen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 1,827 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kerry Martin, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$180,000
14 W New Street, LANCASTER, PA14 W New Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,891 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mick Kalata, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
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