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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$415,000
8 Oldham Court, LANCASTER, PA8 Oldham Court
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,085 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Charles Chub Shenk, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$100,000
522 Beaver Street, LANCASTER, PA522 Beaver Street
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 7,841 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jessica Mann, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$255,000
758 Hershey Avenue, LANCASTER, PA758 Hershey Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,377 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Rose Mosemann, Hostetter Realty LLC -
$235,000
469 New Dorwart Street, LANCASTER, PA469 New Dorwart Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,216 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 6,534 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ryan Sullivan, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$362,000
119 N Plum Street, LANCASTER, PA119 N Plum Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,824 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christian Will, Keller Williams Elite -
$625,000
363 College Avenue, LANCASTER, PA363 College Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 7 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,641 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Chad Hurst, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$170,000
364 E Liberty Street, LANCASTER, PA364 E Liberty Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,152 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennifer King, RE/MAX Evolved -
$240,000
22 E Ross Street, LANCASTER, PA22 E Ross Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,552 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas James Burnett, Keller Williams Elite -
$169,900
917 Columbia Avenue #122, LANCASTER, PA917 Columbia Avenue #122
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 807 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Matthew Joseph Koch, Keller Williams Elite -
$325,000
132 Reo Avenue, LANCASTER, PA132 Reo Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,568 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ada I. Rivera, Home 1st Realty -
$360,000
256 E Ross Street, LANCASTER, PA256 E Ross Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,771 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Dawn Brill Cooper, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$420,000
830 Grandview Boulevard, LANCASTER, PA830 Grandview Boulevard
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,162 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 6,970 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Sheri W. Dougherty, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$289,900
355 E Ross Street, LANCASTER, PA355 E Ross Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,492 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christine Nolt, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$222,500
1811 Woodland Avenue, LANCASTER, PA1811 Woodland Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 768 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 7,841 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Gary L Lando, BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks -
$215,000
139 Crystal Street, LANCASTER, PA139 Crystal Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,176 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jasmine Kraybill, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$525,000
410 W Marion Street, LANCASTER, PA410 W Marion Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,637 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by JOY DANIELS, Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd -
$173,000
633 S Queen Street, LANCASTER, PA633 S Queen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,405 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Benuel Tobias Fisher, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$275,000
642 Lafayette Street, LANCASTER, PA642 Lafayette Street
LANCASTER, PA- 6 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,588 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by CESAR CASTELLS DEL RIO, Keller Williams Elite -
$475,000
972 Skyline Drive, LANCASTER, PA972 Skyline Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,230 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 8,712 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Beth A Andrew, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$253,500
416 New Holland Avenue, LANCASTER, PA416 New Holland Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,150 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Keith W. Blank, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$205,000
538 Locust Street, LANCASTER, PA538 Locust Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,432 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Su Su Aung, Keller Williams Elite -
$219,900
824 Wabank Street, LANCASTER, PA824 Wabank Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,653 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jeremy Ganse, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$380,000
1827 Woodland Avenue, LANCASTER, PA1827 Woodland Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,924 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 11,326 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Elizabeth Moore, Keller Williams Elite -
$475,000
136 Conestoga Woods Road, LANCASTER, PA136 Conestoga Woods Road
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,976 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 9,148 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$300,000
652 4th St, LANCASTER, PA652 4th St
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,544 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jan M Bernardini, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$415,500
204 Princess Avenue, LANCASTER, PA204 Princess Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,674 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 4,792 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Abby C Young, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$252,500
1208 Union Street, LANCASTER, PA1208 Union Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,160 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Debra G Hoffman, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$201,000
973 Elm Avenue, LANCASTER, PA973 Elm Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,057 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 8,712 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$100,000
559 S Prince Street, LANCASTER, PA559 S Prince Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,887 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas James Burnett, Keller Williams Elite -
$375,000
441 N Queen Street, LANCASTER, PA441 N Queen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,812 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Phil Kuntz, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
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