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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$197,5003 Beds, 1 Bath1,224 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Karol A Symanowicz, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA2076694N/A Days on Market -
$285,2733 Beds, 2 Baths2,003 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Dana Guyer, Realty ONE Group UnlimitedMLS PALA207812644 Days on Market -
$389,9003 Beds, 1 Bath1,449 sqft lot 3,921 sqftListing provided by Mark S Thudium, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207809258 Days on Market -
$210,0004 Beds, 1 Bath1,220 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Beau Christopher Mora, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA207793058 Days on Market -
$189,0004 Beds, 1 Bath1,602 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by R. Ashley Brunner, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA207747616 Days on Market -
$529,9004 Beds, 0 Bath2,774 sqft lot 4,792 sqftListing provided by Amy L Fields, Lancaster Real EstateMLS PALA207327060 Days on Market -
$169,9002 Beds, 2 Baths1,993 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Kamlesh Rathod, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA207800860 Days on Market -
$248,0004 Beds, 2 Baths1,620 sqft lot 4,792 sqftListing provided by Ervin J Barkman, Kingsway Realty - LancasterMLS PALA207795240 Days on Market -
$288,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,280 sqft lot 3,050 sqftListing provided by JEANETTE HINES, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA2076144N/A Days on Market -
$299,5003 Beds, 2 Baths1,833 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Steve Huber, RE/MAX PinnacleMLS PALA207740662 Days on Market -
$28,0000 Beds, 0 Bathlot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Philip M Rutt, RE/MAX EvolvedMLS PALA207685464 Days on Market -
$250,0004 Beds, 2 Baths1,740 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Viangely Ester Feliz, Home 1st RealtyMLS PALA207679865 Days on Market -
$186,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,192 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Jackson David Hazell, Keller Williams Keystone RealtyMLS PALA207775230 Days on Market -
$268,0004 Beds, 2 Baths1,518 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Kimberly R. Miller, Keller Williams RealtyMLS PALA207756265 Days on Market -
$251,5003 Beds, 3 Baths1,196 sqft lot 2,614 sqftListing provided by Nara Ly, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA2075968N/A Days on Market -
$385,0004 Beds, 2 Baths2,122 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Stephen Hammond, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA207563666 Days on Market -
$275,0004 Beds, 2 Baths2,142 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Amanda Stevens, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207770455 Days on Market -
$292,0003 Beds, 0 Bath1,530 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Ashley Bleacher, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - LancasterMLS PALA207731231 Days on Market -
$120,0002 Beds, 1 Bath1,088 sqft lot 4,356 sqftListing provided by Adrian L Young, Keller Williams Keystone RealtyMLS PALA2076748N/A Days on Market -
2 Beds, 3 Baths1,974 sqftListing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International RealtyMLS PALA207742672 Days on Market -
$231,0503 Beds, 1 Bath1,300 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Melissa Boots, Realty ONE Group UnlimitedMLS PALA207737433 Days on Market -
$281,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,464 sqft lot 13,504 sqftListing provided by Tim Keller, H.K. KellerMLS PALA2075922N/A Days on Market -
$330,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,326 sqft lot 9,148 sqftListing provided by Phyllis Rothweiler, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - LancasterMLS PALA207519474 Days on Market -
$286,9993 Beds, 2 Baths1,437 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Kate Kennedy, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA207611078 Days on Market -
$369,9004 Beds, 2 Baths1,739 sqft lot 2,614 sqftListing provided by Jeffrey L Zimmerman, Prime Home Real Estate, LLCMLS PALA207674078 Days on Market -
$369,9004 Beds, 0 Bath1,739 sqft lot 2,614 sqftListing provided by Jeffrey L Zimmerman, Prime Home Real Estate, LLCMLS PALA207560878 Days on Market -
$294,9003 Beds, 2 Baths1,072 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Paris Lee Kennedy, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA207583478 Days on Market -
$309,0004 Beds, 2 Baths1,778 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Mick Kalata, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207645642 Days on Market -
$255,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,800 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Jeffrey L Zimmerman, Prime Home Real Estate, LLCMLS PALA207591056 Days on Market -
$210,0002 Beds, 2 Baths1,118 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Dawn A Loken, RE/MAX SmartHub RealtyMLS PALA207665237 Days on Market
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