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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$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 -
4 Beds, 4 Baths4,030 sqftListing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International RealtyMLS PALA2074096133 Days on Market -
2 Beds, 3 Baths1,905 sqftListing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International RealtyMLS PALA2074098133 Days on Market -
2 Beds, 3 Baths1,875 sqftListing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International RealtyMLS PALA207409484 Days on Market -
2 Beds, 2 Baths1,780 sqftListing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International RealtyMLS PALA2074084115 Days on Market -
$275,0002 Beds, 1 Bath1,149 sqft lot 872 sqftListing provided by Kevin James Parry, Keller Williams Keystone RealtyMLS PALA207406440 Days on Market -
$328,0003 Beds, 3 Baths1,661 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Christine Nolt, Kingsway Realty - LancasterMLS PALA207368819 Days on Market -
$250,0002 Beds, 2 Baths1,048 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by James T. Dunn III, Iron Valley Real Estate of LancasterMLS PALA207402833 Days on Market -
$420,0004 Beds, 3 Baths2,022 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Abby C Young, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA207398036 Days on Market -
$300,0001 Bed, 1 Bath888 sqftListing provided by Cheri L Bushong, RE/MAX SmartHub RealtyMLS PALA207381040 Days on Market -
3 Beds, 3 Baths1,553 sqft lot 15,682 sqftListing provided by Kaely Chilcote, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207390235 Days on Market -
$289,9003 Beds, 2 Baths1,326 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by James T. Dunn III, Iron Valley Real Estate of LancasterMLS PALA2073760130 Days on Market -
$210,0003 Beds, 1 Bath986 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Chuck Honabach, Realty ONE Group UnlimitedMLS PALA207385229 Days on Market -
$380,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,828 sqft lot 8,712 sqftListing provided by Donna L Strenko, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207392826 Days on Market -
$210,0002 Beds, 1 Bath1,636 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Caroline L. Huyard, Genesis Real Estate & Property ManagementMLS PALA2073882135 Days on Market -
$575,0004 Beds, 0 Bath3,217 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Ada I. Rivera, Home 1st RealtyMLS PALA2070856135 Days on Market -
$285,0003 Beds, 3 Baths1,620 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Christian Will, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207389037 Days on Market -
$400,0003 Beds, 3 Baths2,077 sqft lot 14,375 sqftListing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207377231 Days on Market -
$330,0003 Beds, 3 Baths2,366 sqftListing provided by Matthew Joseph Koch, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA207387249 Days on Market -
$475,0003 Beds, 4 Baths3,750 sqftListing provided by Julie M. Diener, RE/MAX EvolvedMLS PALA207374059 Days on Market -
$365,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,525 sqft lot 12,633 sqftListing provided by Rudy J DeLaurentis, Concord House Real EstateMLS PALA207378231 Days on Market -
$210,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,372 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Kendra Marie Claudio, Realty ONE Group UnlimitedMLS PALA207382044 Days on Market -
$185,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,280 sqft lot 3,050 sqftListing provided by Beth A Andrew, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA207371015 Days on Market -
$373,0001 Bed, 0 Bath3,080 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Ben Fernandez, Keller Williams Keystone RealtyMLS PALA207361448 Days on Market -
1 Bed, 1 Bath765 sqftListing provided by Kelly Reber, Kingsway Realty - LancasterMLS PALA207368032 Days on Market -
$235,0004 Beds, 2 Baths1,750 sqftListing provided by Matthew Dantonio, Foraker Realty Co.MLS PALA207365688 Days on Market -
$190,0003 Beds, 3 Baths1,587 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Joseph Allen Jr., Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207359635 Days on Market -
$195,0002 Beds, 1 Bath1,020 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Carter Andrew Renninger, RE/MAX SmartHub RealtyMLS PALA207360468 Days on Market -
$290,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,798 sqft lot 2,614 sqftListing provided by Ashley Corbett, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA2073476113 Days on Market
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