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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$410,000
1150 Clay Road, LITITZ, PA1150 Clay Road
LITITZ, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,632 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 15,682 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennifer King, RE/MAX Evolved -
$810,731
255 West Valley Road, DENVER, PA255 West Valley Road
DENVER, PA- 1 Bed
- 2 Baths
- 2,425 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 20,038 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by NON MEMBER, Non Subscribing Office -
$219,000
254 Duke Street, EPHRATA, PA254 Duke Street
EPHRATA, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,344 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jason S. Burkholder, Hometown Property Sales -
$405,000
49 Wabank Road, LANCASTER, PA49 Wabank Road
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,664 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 20,038 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Krystal Ann Sauder, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$395,000
942 - D Buck Road, QUARRYVILLE, PA942 - D Buck Road
QUARRYVILLE, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,352 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1.80 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Jennifer King, RE/MAX Evolved -
$619,900
100 Meadows Bend, LITITZ, PA100 Meadows Bend
LITITZ, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,605 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 6,534 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Austin Will, Keller Williams Elite -
$275,000
1815 Temple Avenue, LANCASTER, PA1815 Temple Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,030 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 5,228 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Brian Altimare, Puffer Morris Real Estate, Inc. -
$340,000
534 Spruce Street, LANCASTER, PA534 Spruce Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,211 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Matthew Joseph Koch, Keller Williams Elite -
$375,000
285 School Lane Road, GAP, PA285 School Lane Road
GAP, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,510 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 37,462 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Chester Lapp, William Penn Real Estate Assoc -
$530,000
233 N Mary Street, LANCASTER, PA233 N Mary Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,176 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jayne E Mutter, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$239,900
439 Fremont Street, LANCASTER, PA439 Fremont Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,474 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Brian L Weiland, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$350,000
1106 Village Road, LANCASTER, PA1106 Village Road
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,536 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 29,621 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Chester Lapp, William Penn Real Estate Assoc -
$715,000
404 Rhoda Drive, LANCASTER, PA404 Rhoda Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,862 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 18,731 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$369,900
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 -
$289,900
3188 Thornapple Drive, LANCASTER, PA3188 Thornapple Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,326 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 9,148 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Katie Brunner, LPT Realty, LLC -
$489,900
1277 S Colebrook Road, MANHEIM, PA1277 S Colebrook Road
MANHEIM, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,581 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2.60 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Matthew F McClintock, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$289,000
1621 Eden Road, LANCASTER, PA1621 Eden Road
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,844 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 10,890 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Philip M Rutt, RE/MAX Evolved -
$406,998
915 N Colebrook Road, MANHEIM, PA915 N Colebrook Road
MANHEIM, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,534 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 37,026 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kimberly Anne Gabriel Fairfield, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$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 -
$350,000
354 E Main Street, LEOLA, PA354 E Main Street
LEOLA, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,094 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 16,989 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by John J. Rutt, II, Hostetter Realty LLC -
$290,000
1036 E King Street, LANCASTER, PA1036 E King Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,514 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 30,492 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Nicholas Graham Kurtz Beisker, Infinity Real Estate -
$319,900
35 N Mulberry Street, LANCASTER, PA35 N Mulberry Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 1,420 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 436 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Lydia Miller, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$365,900
139 Montrose Avenue, LANCASTER, PA139 Montrose Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,873 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 5,228 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Petros Theodore, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$224,900
728 S Plum Street, LANCASTER, PA728 S Plum Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,102 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Liliana Morales, Keller Williams Real Estate -Exton -
$364,900
214 Mayer Place, LANCASTER, PA214 Mayer Place
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,684 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kimberly Mannon, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$690,000
3276 Verdant Grove, LANCASTER, PA3276 Verdant Grove
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,436 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 22,216 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Susan K Allison, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$399,900
1832 Fern Glen Drive, DRUMORE, PA1832 Fern Glen Drive
DRUMORE, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 2,038 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1.60 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by E. Leonard Ferber, Len Ferber Real Estate -
$219,900
107 Delancy Place, LANCASTER, PA107 Delancy Place
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,188 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Timothy K Shreiner, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$125,000
6301 Carpenter Street, EAST PETERSBURG, PA6301 Carpenter Street
EAST PETERSBURG, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,350 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 9,584 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$319,900
1290 Crestview Drive, DENVER, PA1290 Crestview Drive
DENVER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,225 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Richard W Boas Jr, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
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