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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$1,250,0001 - 3 Kennedy Street, LANCASTER, PA1 - 3 Kennedy Street
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 6,429 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Michael D. Wagner, U.S. Commercial Realty -
$255,000423 Green Street, LANCASTER, PA423 Green Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,230 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Luis R. Ortega Jr., Weichert Realtors - The Ortega Group -
$850,000828 Highland Avenue, LANCASTER, PA828 Highland Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 25,701 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wendy Lee Grinestaff, Advanced Realty Services -
$450,000820 Highland Avenue, LANCASTER, PA820 Highland Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 540 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 11,762 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wendy Lee Grinestaff, Advanced Realty Services -
$400,000828 Highland Avenue, LANCASTER, PA828 Highland Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,623 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 10,890 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wendy Lee Grinestaff, Advanced Realty Services -
$450,0001807 Serene Way, LANCASTER, PA1807 Serene Way
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,680 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Charles W Trautman, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$1,595431 - Rear N Mulberry Street #2ND FLOOR, LANCASTER, PA431 - Rear N Mulberry Street #2ND FLOOR
LANCASTER, PA- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 5,228 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Allison P. Whittaker, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$399,000511 Church Street, LANCASTER, PA511 Church Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,582 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Benuel Esh, Keller Williams Elite -
$1,150,000101 N Queen Street #406, LANCASTER, PA101 N Queen Street #406
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,290 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$650,000101 N Queen Street #412, LANCASTER, PA101 N Queen Street #412
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,905 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$1,250,000101 N Queen Street #407 PENTHOUSE, LANCASTER, PA101 N Queen Street #407 PENTHOUSE
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,030 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$1,050505 - 507 Poplar Street, LANCASTER, PA505 - 507 Poplar Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 4,356 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by David B Stull, Investors Choice Real Estate -
$695,000101 N Queen Street #402, LANCASTER, PA101 N Queen Street #402
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,780 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$550,000101 N Queen Street #403, LANCASTER, PA101 N Queen Street #403
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,875 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$279,900212 Pearl Street, LANCASTER, PA212 Pearl Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,613 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$289,900636 Fountain Avenue, LANCASTER, PA636 Fountain Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,224 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Bonita Snyder, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$229,900236 Howard Avenue, LANCASTER, PA236 Howard Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,116 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Parker Wolfe, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$659,9001749 Old Philadelphia Pike, LANCASTER, PA1749 Old Philadelphia Pike
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,028 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 22,652 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig Harnish, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$1,350719 N Duke Street #3, LANCASTER, PA719 N Duke Street #3
LANCASTER, PA- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 2,550 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Elizabeth Marie Flahart, Magnolia Lane Properties -
$355,0001 York Court, LANCASTER, PA1 York Court
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,953 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Monica Caroline Kreider, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$330,0001724 Pennsylvania Avenue, LANCASTER, PA1724 Pennsylvania Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,328 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 13,504 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Brandon M Leaman, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$499,998528 Manor Street, LANCASTER, PA528 Manor Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,465 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by William Catesby Gilbert, Mountain Realty ERA Powered -
$249,900722 Emerald Drive, LANCASTER, PA722 Emerald Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,495 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 8,712 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Keith W. Blank, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$1,300222 W Vine Street #2, LANCASTER, PA222 W Vine Street #2
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 588 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 12,197 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by John Stoltzfus, ProActive Property Management, LLC -
$36,0001004 Willow Street Pike, LANCASTER, PA1004 Willow Street Pike
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2.90 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Daniel A Berger Jr., U.S. Commercial Realty -
$434,00037 W James Street, LANCASTER, PA37 W James Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,451 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Benuel Esh, Keller Williams Elite -
$450,0001549 Millport Road, LANCASTER, PA1549 Millport Road
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,716 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 24,394 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by E. Leonard Ferber, Len Ferber Real Estate -
$475,000445 N Duke Street, LANCASTER, PA445 N Duke Street
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,904 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Taylor McCartney, VRA Realty -
$199,00053 S Marshall Street, LANCASTER, PA53 S Marshall Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,739 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christina M. Vargas, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$1,010820 N Lime Street #2, LANCASTER, PA820 N Lime Street #2
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 800 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Adam Lewis, Realty Professional Group LLC
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