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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$350,0004 Beds, 0 Bath1,538 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Elisabeth P. Hamberger, Keller Williams Keystone RealtyMLS PALA2075390N/A Days on Market -
$259,9002 Beds, 1 Bath1,151 sqft lot 6,099 sqftListing provided by Kujtim Beganaj, Realty ONE Group UnlimitedMLS PALA2077718N/A Days on Market -
$215,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,392 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Alexander Glen Whitt, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA20806523 Days on Market -
$245,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,102 sqft lot 3,050 sqftListing provided by Mark Flinchbaugh, Keller Williams Keystone RealtyMLS PALA2078136N/A Days on Market -
$383,000Price Drop4 Beds, 3 Baths2,419 sqft lot 3,921 sqftListing provided by Alexander Glen Whitt, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA20801983 Days on Market -
$239,000Price Drop4 Beds, 1 Bath1,648 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Alexander Glen Whitt, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA20797143 Days on Market -
$374,000Price Drop3 Beds, 2 Baths1,503 sqft lot 17,424 sqftListing provided by Gideon Alphie Stoltzfus, Beiler-Campbell Realtors-QuarryvilleMLS PALA20795943 Days on Market -
$199,9004 Beds, 1 Bath1,230 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Ryan L. Gearhart, RKG Real Estate, LLCMLS PALA20770063 Days on Market -
2 Beds, 1 Bath624 sqft lot 436 sqftListing provided by Ryan L. Gearhart, RKG Real Estate, LLCMLS PALA2078412N/A Days on Market -
$234,9003 Beds, 0 Bath1,816 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Ryan L. Gearhart, RKG Real Estate, LLCMLS PALA2077364N/A Days on Market -
$209,5004 Beds, 2 Baths1,388 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Wendell Huyard, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA20804623 Days on Market -
$304,9003 Beds, 3 Baths1,724 sqft lot 4,356 sqftListing provided by Tyler Smith, Realty ONE Group UnlimitedMLS PALA20778223 Days on Market -
$250,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,274 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Calvin Yoder, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA20804763 Days on Market -
$400,0004 Beds, 2 Baths2,256 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Alexander Glen Whitt, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA20797163 Days on Market -
$229,900Price Drop3 Beds, 2 Baths1,103 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Benuel Tobias Fisher, Manor West RealtyMLS PALA20791944 Days on Market -
$255,0004 Beds, 1 Bath1,256 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Adam Lewis, Realty Professional Group LLCMLS PALA20803224 Days on Market -
$310,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,149 sqft lot 12,197 sqftListing provided by Carissa M Garpstas, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA2078514N/A Days on Market -
$275,0002 Beds, 1 Bath896 sqft lot 7,841 sqftListing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA20804064 Days on Market -
$350,0004 Beds, 2 Baths1,608 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Brandon Hostetter, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA20805504 Days on Market -
3 Beds, 1 Bath1,300 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Adam Frank Sahd, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA20803364 Days on Market -
$249,9004 Beds, 2 Baths1,686 sqft lot 3,921 sqftListing provided by Matthew F McClintock, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA20800784 Days on Market -
$399,9004 Beds, 3 Baths2,078 sqft lot 872 sqftListing provided by James Englert Jr, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA20805084 Days on Market -
$551,0004 Beds, 3 Baths2,609 sqft lot 10,019 sqftListing provided by Nathaniel A Taggart, Prime Home Real Estate, LLCMLS PALA2079006N/A Days on Market -
$185,0002 Beds, 1 Bath1,299 sqft lot 6,099 sqftListing provided by Priscilla R Gibson, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA2077228N/A Days on Market -
$459,9004 Beds, 4 Baths2,188 sqftListing provided by Karen Ann Wolf, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA20794365 Days on Market -
4 Beds, 2 Baths1,636 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Jonathan L Bausman, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA20787085 Days on Market -
$315,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,224 sqft lot 2,614 sqftListing provided by Christian Will, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA20805385 Days on Market -
$272,500Price Drop3 Beds, 0 Bath1,412 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Wendell Huyard, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA20801205 Days on Market -
$289,500Price Drop5 Beds, 0 Bath1,722 sqft lot 3,050 sqftListing provided by Wendell Huyard, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA20801045 Days on Market -
$378,2034 Beds, 2 Baths2,499 sqft lot 3,921 sqftListing provided by Bety Pena Santiago, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA2079224N/A Days on Market
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