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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$230,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,300 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Danielle Elizabeth Beattie, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA207530041 Days on Market -
$295,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,330 sqft lot 872 sqftListing provided by Dana Poetzl, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA207519668 Days on Market -
$158,5003 Beds, 1 Bath1,044 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Sandy Collins, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207554479 Days on Market -
$238,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,186 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Ashley Bleacher, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - LancasterMLS PALA207530884 Days on Market -
$219,5002 Beds, 1 Bath1,286 sqftListing provided by Juamady Bencosme, Realty ONE Group UnlimitedMLS PALA2075344107 Days on Market -
$230,0004 Beds, 2 Baths1,503 sqft lot 3,050 sqftListing provided by Dawn Brill Cooper, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207544817 Days on Market -
$575,0003 Beds, 3 Baths2,752 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Beth A Andrew, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA207528465 Days on Market -
$340,0001 Bed, 1 Bath976 sqftListing provided by Marilyn R Berger Shank, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA207421443 Days on Market -
$585,0004 Beds, 3 Baths2,532 sqft lot 2,614 sqftListing provided by Dan J Zecher, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA207326484 Days on Market -
$425,0003 Beds, 3 Baths2,122 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Paul Ross Furner, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA207520821 Days on Market -
$316,0004 Beds, 2 Baths1,476 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Fredrick V Alldred Jr., Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA2075264112 Days on Market -
$618,5004 Beds, 5 Baths2,760 sqft lot 18,731 sqftListing provided by Brian Altimare, Puffer Morris Real Estate, Inc.MLS PALA207102642 Days on Market -
$290,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,716 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Wendy L Stauffer, Kingsway Realty - EphrataMLS PALA207520428 Days on Market -
$235,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,476 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Andy Fenstermacher, RE/MAX PinnacleMLS PALA207496629 Days on Market -
$263,0254 Beds, 2 Baths1,551 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Jeffrey L Zimmerman, Prime Home Real Estate, LLCMLS PALA207325462 Days on Market -
$332,0004 Beds, 1 Bath1,920 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Christian Arabia, Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.MLS PALA207511242 Days on Market -
$329,9003 Beds, 2 Baths1,650 sqft lot 3,050 sqftListing provided by Siti Bahaman, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA2075130115 Days on Market -
$260,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,102 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Sheri W. Dougherty, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - LancasterMLS PALA207407441 Days on Market -
$185,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,106 sqft lot 872 sqftListing provided by cory andrew willems, Keller Williams Gateway LLCMLS PALA207502070 Days on Market -
$209,9003 Beds, 1 Bath990 sqft lot 872 sqftListing provided by Christine Nolt, Kingsway Realty - LancasterMLS PALA207500474 Days on Market -
$299,9003 Beds, 1 Bath1,060 sqft lot 16,118 sqftListing provided by Joshua W Wood, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA207498870 Days on Market -
3 Beds, 1 Bath1,102 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by mabel hinson, Realty One Group GenerationsMLS PALA207424443 Days on Market -
$181,0002 Beds, 2 Baths1,344 sqft lot 3,050 sqftListing provided by Nikki Macias, Cavalry Realty LLCMLS PALA207492240 Days on Market -
$357,5004 Beds, 2 Baths2,035 sqft lot 17,860 sqftListing provided by Kathy M Long, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - LancasterMLS PALA207421054 Days on Market -
$301,1004 Beds, 2 Baths1,605 sqft lot 4,792 sqftListing provided by Dawn Patrick, CENTURY 21 Home AdvisorsMLS PALA207488431 Days on Market -
$349,9004 Beds, 3 Baths2,784 sqft lot 6,970 sqftListing provided by Andrew Cole Eshleman, Charles & Associates REMLS PALA2074896119 Days on Market -
$190,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,458 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Darrell W Coyle, Charles & Associates REMLS PALA207477414 Days on Market -
$234,9003 Beds, 1 Bath1,160 sqft lot 2,614 sqftListing provided by Amy L Fields, Lancaster Real EstateMLS PALA207459427 Days on Market -
$195,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,264 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Benuel Esh, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA2074664120 Days on Market -
3 Beds, 1 Bath936 sqft lot 3,485 sqftListing provided by Christian Will, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207481020 Days on Market
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