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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$289,9003 Beds, 1 Bath1,671 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Michael Fabie, Elite Property Sales, LLCMLS PALA2074776120 Days on Market -
$460,0003 Beds, 3 Baths2,285 sqftListing provided by Phyllis M Rittel, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA207378657 Days on Market -
$181,0005 Beds, 1 Bath1,476 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Jose Ramon Acosta Jr., Iron Valley Real Estate of BerksMLS PALA207424071 Days on Market -
$335,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,176 sqft lot 7,841 sqftListing provided by Phyllis M Rittel, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA207401039 Days on Market -
1 Bed, 1 Bath599 sqftListing provided by Justin ASHBY, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA207475237 Days on Market -
$195,0002 Beds, 1 Bath1,036 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Nara Ly, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA2074674107 Days on Market -
$420,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,950 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Caitlin Carpenter, CENTURY 21 Home AdvisorsMLS PALA207467040 Days on Market -
$378,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,600 sqft lot 8,712 sqftListing provided by Brandon Talley, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207460235 Days on Market -
$193,0004 Beds, 1 Bath1,636 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Leanne Skoloda, Hostetter Realty LLCMLS PALA207468854 Days on Market -
3 Beds, 1 Bath1,365 sqft lot 13,068 sqftListing provided by Jackson Corrigan, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - LancasterMLS PALA207131672 Days on Market -
$271,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,864 sqftListing provided by mabel hinson, Realty One Group GenerationsMLS PALA207422437 Days on Market -
$250,0004 Beds, 3 Baths2,172 sqft lot 2,614 sqftListing provided by Leanne Skoloda, Hostetter Realty LLCMLS PALA2074170124 Days on Market -
$410,0004 Beds, 3 Baths1,940 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Brandy Neifert, Keller Williams Real Estate-MontgomeryvilleMLS PALA207452255 Days on Market -
$318,7003 Beds, 2 Baths1,564 sqft lot 5,228 sqftListing provided by Benjamin E. Siegrist, Kingsway Realty - LancasterMLS PALA207451046 Days on Market -
$228,0005 Beds, 2 Baths1,626 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Benuel Esh, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA207429277 Days on Market -
$416,0002 Beds, 2 Baths1,590 sqft lot 10,019 sqftListing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLCMLS PALA207448097 Days on Market -
$360,0003 Beds, 3 Baths1,690 sqft lot 872 sqftListing provided by Jeffrey L Zimmerman, Prime Home Real Estate, LLCMLS PALA207358684 Days on Market -
$375,0005 Beds, 0 Bath3,212 sqft lot 4,356 sqftListing provided by Jack G Depew, Realty ONE Group UnlimitedMLS PALA207437850 Days on Market -
$405,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,568 sqft lot 10,019 sqftListing provided by Corey Thudium, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207437657 Days on Market -
$375,5003 Beds, 1 Bath1,470 sqft lot 8,277 sqftListing provided by Rebekah Bailey, Kingsway Realty - LancasterMLS PALA207431839 Days on Market -
$289,9004 Beds, 2 Baths1,631 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Eric T Kronawetter, Kingsway Realty - LancasterMLS PALA207418464 Days on Market -
$365,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,064 sqft lot 9,584 sqftListing provided by MICHAEL T CHAN, Iron Valley Real Estate of Central PAMLS PALA207269633 Days on Market -
$275,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,102 sqft lot 4,356 sqftListing provided by Mark S Thudium, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207413635 Days on Market -
$355,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,406 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Nikki Macias, Cavalry Realty LLCMLS PALA207419035 Days on Market -
$500,0003 Beds, 3 Baths1,244 sqft lot 872 sqftListing provided by Christy R Griffin, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA207419258 Days on Market -
$500,0004 Beds, 3 Baths2,781 sqft lot 3,485 sqftListing provided by Ashley Bleacher, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - LancasterMLS PALA207416449 Days on Market -
$342,5002 Beds, 2 Baths1,832 sqftListing provided by Matt Helsel, Iron Valley Real Estate of LancasterMLS PALA207406056 Days on Market -
$280,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,218 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Ken Kirchoff, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207418845 Days on Market -
$196,5002 Beds, 2 Baths1,038 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Joshua Carr, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA2074140131 Days on Market -
$245,0003 Beds, 3 Baths1,598 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Jennifer King, RE/MAX EvolvedMLS PALA2073916117 Days on Market
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