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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$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 -
$255,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,080 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Madison Rice, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA207320436 Days on Market -
$249,9004 Beds, 2 Baths1,644 sqft lot 2,614 sqftListing provided by Hildamarie Ramos- Suarez, Home 1st RealtyMLS PALA207359458 Days on Market -
1 Bed, 1 Bath591 sqftListing provided by Timothy K Shreiner, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207339244 Days on Market -
$274,9003 Beds, 1 Bath1,427 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by George William Smith III, Manor West RealtyMLS PALA2073444143 Days on Market -
$285,0003 Beds, 3 Baths1,925 sqftListing provided by Jasmine Kraybill, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207350459 Days on Market -
$299,9002 Beds, 1 Bath1,121 sqft lot 5,228 sqftListing provided by Dawn Brill Cooper, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207349442 Days on Market -
$323,0004 Beds, 1 Bath1,668 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Jill Gagliano, RE/MAX SmartHub RealtyMLS PALA207310444 Days on Market -
$165,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,300 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Abigail Rose Warner, KW EmpowerMLS PALA207332015 Days on Market -
$312,0005 Beds, 2 Baths1,514 sqft lot 30,492 sqftListing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLCMLS PALA207342474 Days on Market -
$192,0004 Beds, 1 Bath1,303 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLCMLS PALA207347081 Days on Market -
$261,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,142 sqft lot 3,050 sqftListing provided by Kiersten Alexander, Keller Williams Platinum Realty - WyomissingMLS PALA207338230 Days on Market -
$285,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,340 sqft lot 3,485 sqftListing provided by Rudy J DeLaurentis, Concord House Real EstateMLS PALA207305052 Days on Market -
$145,0003 Beds, 1 Bath971 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Ron Mummau, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207329240 Days on Market -
$224,9753 Beds, 2 Baths1,064 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Vicki M Roark-Eshelman, Iron Valley Real Estate of LancasterMLS PALA207333269 Days on Market -
$218,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,450 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Ada I. Rivera, Home 1st RealtyMLS PALA207323033 Days on Market -
$355,0004 Beds, 2 Baths2,149 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Brian Altimare, Puffer Morris Real Estate, Inc.MLS PALA207329888 Days on Market -
$190,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,102 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Carole M Kirchner, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207308618 Days on Market -
$125,0003 Beds, 1 Bath932 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Calvin Yoder, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA2073130111 Days on Market -
$170,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,320 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Brad Zimmerman, RE/MAX PinnacleMLS PALA207283078 Days on Market -
$525,0002 Beds, 0 Bath3,288 sqft lot 2,614 sqftListing provided by Margaret Kuhns, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - LancasterMLS PALA2072762149 Days on Market -
$150,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,166 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Brad Zimmerman, RE/MAX PinnacleMLS PALA207282875 Days on Market -
$289,9003 Beds, 2 Baths1,372 sqft lot 3,485 sqftListing provided by Alberto Gonzalez, Weichert Realtors - The Ortega GroupMLS PALA207157092 Days on Market -
1 Bed, 1 Bath1,300 sqftListing provided by Marilyn R Berger Shank, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA2072420137 Days on Market -
$325,0002 Beds, 3 Baths2,386 sqft lot 3,050 sqftListing provided by David S High, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA207312877 Days on Market -
$387,0004 Beds, 1 Bath1,885 sqft lot 3,050 sqftListing provided by Dean W Wimer, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International RealtyMLS PALA207311245 Days on Market -
$2,500,0000 Beds, 0 Bathlot 12.42 acListing provided by George William Smith III, Manor West RealtyMLS PALA2071826152 Days on Market -
$230,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,944 sqft lot 2,614 sqftListing provided by Vuthy Taing, LPT Realty, LLCMLS PALA207295046 Days on Market -
2 Beds, 2 Baths913 sqftListing provided by Jeffrey D Bowman, Hometown Property SalesMLS PALA207290677 Days on Market
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