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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$668,900
30 Race Avenue, LANCASTER, PA30 Race Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,548 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 10,455 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Marilyn R Berger Shank, Keller Williams Elite -
$183,000
328 Hand Avenue, LANCASTER, PA328 Hand Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,008 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$354,000
116 College Avenue, LANCASTER, PA116 College Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,608 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 3,921 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig Harnish, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$320,000
430 S West End Avenue, LANCASTER, PA430 S West End Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,070 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by James Fisher, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$230,000
743 E Madison Street, LANCASTER, PA743 E Madison Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,382 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Gina M Meier, Keller Williams Elite -
$169,900
457 Pershing Avenue, LANCASTER, PA457 Pershing Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,391 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ryan L. Gearhart, RKG Real Estate, LLC -
$198,000
834 Rolridge Avenue, LANCASTER, PA834 Rolridge Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 928 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Danielle Carolynn Mohler, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$445,124
24 Kennedy Street, LANCASTER, PA24 Kennedy Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,348 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by David S High, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$315,000
14 Kennedy Street, LANCASTER, PA14 Kennedy Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,350 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Michael Hart, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$240,000
48 Ranck Avenue, LANCASTER, PA48 Ranck Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,532 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kevin Brown, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$175,000
438 S Shippen Street, LANCASTER, PA438 S Shippen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,100 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ryan L. Gearhart, RKG Real Estate, LLC -
$250,000
807 Highland Avenue, LANCASTER, PA807 Highland Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,475 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kathleen Cavallo, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$405,000
136 - 142 Fairview Avenue, LANCASTER, PA136 - 142 Fairview Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 1,810 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 8,712 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jeffrey D Bowman, Hometown Property Sales -
$495,000
137 Maple Lane, LANCASTER, PA137 Maple Lane
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,645 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 10,455 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Marcus Sensenig, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$325,000
117 Pearl Street, LANCASTER, PA117 Pearl Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,834 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Carter Andrew Renninger, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$262,000
47 S Marshall Street, LANCASTER, PA47 S Marshall Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,112 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Edgar M Wright, Edgar M. Wright, Realtor -
$375,000
701 - 703 N Queen Street, LANCASTER, PA701 - 703 N Queen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by James Bitner, Contigo Real Estate -
$775,000
33 Conestoga Boulevard, LANCASTER, PA33 Conestoga Boulevard
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,880 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 18,296 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Marcus Sensenig, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$245,000
918 N Plum Street, LANCASTER, PA918 N Plum Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,072 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$204,000
68 Locust Street, LANCASTER, PA68 Locust Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,248 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 20,474 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$600,000
1067 Helen Ave, LANCASTER, PA1067 Helen Ave
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,629 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 12,633 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Julie M. Diener, RE/MAX Evolved -
$275,000
716 Euclid Avenue, LANCASTER, PA716 Euclid Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,016 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 4,356 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Amy Beachy, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$245,000
729 E Chestnut Street, LANCASTER, PA729 E Chestnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,260 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig Harnish, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$234,900
538 S Lime Street, LANCASTER, PA538 S Lime Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,676 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Robert LaGrassa, Signature Property Professionals LLC -
$366,000
1808 Krystle Drive, LANCASTER, PA1808 Krystle Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,926 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 10,455 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Dawna Eshleman, Keller Williams Real Estate -Exton -
$285,000
839 Marjory Terrace, LANCASTER, PA839 Marjory Terrace
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,580 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Sandy Collins, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$235,000
609 E Chestnut Street, LANCASTER, PA609 E Chestnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,105 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Dawn Patrick, CENTURY 21 Home Advisors -
$434,000
528 Manor Street, LANCASTER, PA528 Manor Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,465 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by William Catesby Gilbert, Mountain Realty ERA Powered -
$265,900
555 Woodward Street, LANCASTER, PA555 Woodward Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,188 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Juan A Hiraldo Carrasco, Taylor Properties -
$407,000
532 Park Avenue, LANCASTER, PA532 Park Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 1,894 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Laura E Diamantoni, Realty ONE Group Unlimited
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