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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$230,000
44 E Hummelstown Street, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA44 E Hummelstown Street
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,248 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 4,792 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by MICHELLE BUSH, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$325,000
437 S Queen Street, LANCASTER, PA437 S Queen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 1,798 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 4,792 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ian Matthew Hey, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$219,900
514 Pershing Avenue, LANCASTER, PA514 Pershing Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,520 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Matt Helsel, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$329,900
124 E Broad Street, NEW HOLLAND, PA124 E Broad Street
NEW HOLLAND, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,452 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 6,099 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Tami J Shaub, Hostetter Realty -
$1,500,000
2 Meadow View Drive, LEOLA, PA2 Meadow View Drive
LEOLA, PA- 20 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 3,808 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 1.11 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Tami J Shaub, Hostetter Realty -
$279,000
109 Banyan Circle Drive, LANCASTER, PA109 Banyan Circle Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,720 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by JAYDA Nevayah MORALES, Keller Williams Elite -
$525,000
1813 Emerald Way, MOUNT JOY, PA1813 Emerald Way
MOUNT JOY, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,915 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 5,228 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mark Andrew Zelinski, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$849,900
36 Brusen Drive, LITITZ, PA36 Brusen Drive
LITITZ, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,903 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 16,989 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kathy Ross, Keller Williams Elite -
$219,000
341 S Ann Street, LANCASTER, PA341 S Ann Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,694 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by ALEX MANNING, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$220,000
343 S Marshall Street, LANCASTER, PA343 S Marshall Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,116 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Stephanie Torres, Contigo Real Estate -
$530,000
707 Thoreau Drive, MOUNT JOY, PA707 Thoreau Drive
MOUNT JOY, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,296 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Calvin L. Yoder, Top Shelf Real Estate -
$335,000
162 School House Road, LANCASTER, PA162 School House Road
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,160 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 16,553 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Carolyn P Colon, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$199,000
532 North Street, LANCASTER, PA532 North Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,269 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by mabel hinson, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$331,000
423 Thrush Drive, MANHEIM, PA423 Thrush Drive
MANHEIM, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,388 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,921 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Justin Wolgemuth, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$350,000
6327 Lemon Street, EAST PETERSBURG, PA6327 Lemon Street
EAST PETERSBURG, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,520 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 13,940 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Eric T Kronawetter, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$345,000
2576 Graystone Road, EAST PETERSBURG, PA2576 Graystone Road
EAST PETERSBURG, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,226 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 21,345 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jeffery J Seibert, Keller Williams Elite -
$329,900
1048 Creek Road, MANHEIM, PA1048 Creek Road
MANHEIM, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,604 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 20,909 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ethan Cole Funderburk, Real of Pennsylvania -
$849,800
256 West Valley Road, DENVER, PA256 West Valley Road
DENVER, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,825 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 20,038 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Paul E Zimmerman, Today's Realty -
$445,000
235 Owl Hill Road, LITITZ, PA235 Owl Hill Road
LITITZ, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,552 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 37,898 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wendy L Stauffer, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata -
$542,500
244 N Market Street, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA244 N Market Street
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 8 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 1,744 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 9,148 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wendell Huyard, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$285,000
303 Church Street, LANCASTER, PA303 Church Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,280 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Robert Rinkus, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$499,900
1133 Colonial Road, LANCASTER, PA1133 Colonial Road
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,644 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 12,197 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennifer Augustine, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$275,000
1323 Church Street, LITITZ, PA1323 Church Street
LITITZ, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,213 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 9,584 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Alayne Klopp, RE/MAX Evolved -
$317,800
47 N Conifer Drive, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA47 N Conifer Drive
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,553 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Paul E Zimmerman, Today's Realty -
$317,900
45 N Conifer Drive, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA45 N Conifer Drive
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,553 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Paul E Zimmerman, Today's Realty -
$387,000
125 Boulder Drive, DENVER, PA125 Boulder Drive
DENVER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,352 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 40,947 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Joseph Fisher, Stoltzfus Realty -
$780,800
710 Wilson Drive, LANCASTER, PA710 Wilson Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,440 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 20,474 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ginger Volpone, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$374,900
26 River Bend Park, LANCASTER, PA26 River Bend Park
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,753 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Dan J Zecher, Keller Williams Elite -
$305,000
1612 Ridgeview Avenue, LANCASTER, PA1612 Ridgeview Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,442 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 6,099 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wendy L White, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata -
$360,000
90 N Windy Mansion Road, REINHOLDS, PA90 N Windy Mansion Road
REINHOLDS, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,860 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 19,167 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Randal V Kline, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata
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