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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$779,9004 Beds, 3 Baths3,312 sqft lot 1.34 acListing provided by Curtis L Hess, Kingsway Realty - LancasterMLS PALA207653085 Days on Market -
5 Beds, 1 Bath1,995 sqft lot 872 sqftListing provided by Ashley Bleacher, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - LancasterMLS PALA207641257 Days on Market -
$284,9003 Beds, 2 Baths1,242 sqft lot 872 sqftListing provided by Matthew Moore, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA207475086 Days on Market -
$210,0002 Beds, 2 Baths879 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by C Thomas Risser, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207545427 Days on Market -
3 Beds, 2 Baths1,802 sqft lot 2,614 sqftListing provided by Brenda Lee Altenderfer, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International RealtyMLS PALA207539658 Days on Market -
$130,0005 Beds, 2 Baths1,706 sqftListing provided by mabel hinson, Realty One Group GenerationsMLS PALA2076664N/A Days on Market -
$455,0004 Beds, 2 Baths2,548 sqft lot 4,356 sqftListing provided by Gilbert B Lyons Jr, RE/MAX PinnacleMLS PALA207605636 Days on Market -
$471,0002 Beds, 3 Baths2,353 sqft lot 3,050 sqftListing provided by Brian Altimare, Puffer Morris Real Estate, Inc.MLS PALA207622253 Days on Market -
$246,0002 Beds, 2 Baths1,238 sqftListing provided by Jayne E Mutter, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207620434 Days on Market -
$380,0004 Beds, 3 Baths2,142 sqft lot 2,614 sqftListing provided by Rachel Stoltzfus, Iron Valley Real Estate of LancasterMLS PALA207616228 Days on Market -
$205,0002 Beds, 1 Bath798 sqft lot 3,921 sqftListing provided by Abigail Shirk, Life Changes Realty GroupMLS PALA207611250 Days on Market -
$536,9004 Beds, 3 Baths3,028 sqft lot 12,633 sqftListing provided by Shankar Rai, Iron Valley Real Estate of LancasterMLS PALA207610892 Days on Market -
$275,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,539 sqft lot 3,921 sqftListing provided by Nikki Macias, Cavalry Realty LLCMLS PALA207618893 Days on Market -
$230,0004 Beds, 2 Baths1,457 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207081650 Days on Market -
$285,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,594 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Cody Smith, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA207607693 Days on Market -
$457,0004 Beds, 0 Bath2,604 sqft lot 3,485 sqftListing provided by Jeremy Ganse, RE/MAX SmartHub RealtyMLS PALA207569095 Days on Market -
$384,9004 Beds, 2 Baths1,575 sqft lot 3,050 sqftListing provided by Lance Lopez, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA207580498 Days on Market -
$569,0006 Beds, 0 Bath768 sqft lot 2,614 sqftListing provided by Jacob D. Fisher, Hostetter RealtyMLS PALA207596498 Days on Market -
$130,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,364 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207598091 Days on Market -
$295,0002 Beds, 1 Bath1,488 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Jack G Depew, Realty ONE Group UnlimitedMLS PALA207588853 Days on Market -
$230,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,376 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Joshua Carr, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA207535278 Days on Market -
$283,0004 Beds, 2 Baths1,938 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Parker Wolfe, Prime Home Real Estate, LLCMLS PALA207585242 Days on Market -
$219,9003 Beds, 2 Baths1,228 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Wendy L Stauffer, Kingsway Realty - EphrataMLS PALA207577023 Days on Market -
$359,9003 Beds, 0 Bath1,418 sqft lot 6,534 sqftListing provided by Thai Loy, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA2075482100 Days on Market -
$449,9004 Beds, 3 Baths1,905 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by David Yunginger, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - LancasterMLS PALA207439052 Days on Market -
$265,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,314 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Ervin J Barkman, Kingsway Realty - LancasterMLS PALA2075772101 Days on Market -
$147,0002 Beds, 1 Bath962 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Jeffery J Seibert, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA207574830 Days on Market -
$243,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,398 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Matthew F McClintock, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA207567247 Days on Market -
$262,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,140 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Wendell Huyard, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA207570275 Days on Market -
$249,9003 Beds, 2 Baths1,648 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Mick Kalata, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA2075704105 Days on Market
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