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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$249,900
364 E Liberty Street, LANCASTER, PA364 E Liberty Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,152 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christian Will, Keller Williams Elite -
$199,900
818 Union Street, LANCASTER, PA818 Union Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,125 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Joshua W Wood, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$551,000
146 Deer Ford Drive, LANCASTER, PA146 Deer Ford Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,804 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Karen Ann Wolf, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$222,000
829 5th St, LANCASTER, PA829 5th St
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,276 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kyle Ebersole, Keller Williams Elite -
$0
331 S Ann Street, LANCASTER, PA331 S Ann Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,680 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Andrew David Nelson, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$379,000
633 Manor Street, LANCASTER, PA633 Manor Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,256 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Benuel Esh, Astoria Realty Advisors LLC -
$350,000
218 N Plum Street, LANCASTER, PA218 N Plum Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,074 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Josh A Schoenly, EXP Realty, LLC -
$350,000
218 N Plum Street, LANCASTER, PA218 N Plum Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,074 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Josh A Schoenly, EXP Realty, LLC -
$170,000
745 E Marion Street, LANCASTER, PA745 E Marion Street
LANCASTER, PA- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 836 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 4,356 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Hildamarie Ramos- Suarez, Home 1st Realty -
$350,000
317 Holly Lane, LANCASTER, PA317 Holly Lane
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,622 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 13,068 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Marcus Shellenberger, EXP Realty, LLC -
$200,000
437 S Shippen Street, LANCASTER, PA437 S Shippen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,617 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Michael G Stoltzfus, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$200,000
135 Crystal Street, LANCASTER, PA135 Crystal Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,176 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jeffery J Seibert, Keller Williams Elite -
$154,900
539 1/2 Green Street, LANCASTER, PA539 1/2 Green Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 971 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jacob Beiler, Hostetter Realty LLC -
$1,100,000
138 N Mulberry Street, LANCASTER, PA138 N Mulberry Street
LANCASTER, PA- 7 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,076 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 4,792 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by PAULA LYNN MOWRER, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$1,100,000
138 N Mulberry St, LANCASTER, PA138 N Mulberry St
LANCASTER, PA- 7 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 5,000 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 4,792 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by PAULA LYNN MOWRER, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$249,900
63 Hershey Avenue, LANCASTER, PA63 Hershey Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,178 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Nathan Mountain, Mountain Realty ERA Powered -
$244,900
623 E Walnut Street, LANCASTER, PA623 E Walnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,020 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Nathan Mountain, Mountain Realty ERA Powered -
$369,900
447 W Orange Street, LANCASTER, PA447 W Orange Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,824 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Tim Keller, H.K. Keller -
$379,999
240 E Ross Street, LANCASTER, PA240 E Ross Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 1,823 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Noah Barger, JRHeller.com LLC -
$214,900
517 Terrace Road, LANCASTER, PA517 Terrace Road
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,006 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Dan J Zecher, Keller Williams Elite -
$949,000
234 E Fulton Street, LANCASTER, PA234 E Fulton Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,286 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christopher J Carr, HomeZu by Simple Choice -
$316,000
830 Martha Avenue, LANCASTER, PA830 Martha Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,435 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 4,792 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$269,900
185 Federal Way, LANCASTER, PA185 Federal Way
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,544 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Julie M. Diener, RE/MAX Evolved -
$300,000
1608 Buttercup Road, LANCASTER, PA1608 Buttercup Road
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,350 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 13,504 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Donna M Giovingo, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$194,900
555 S Christian Street, LANCASTER, PA555 S Christian Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,616 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ryan L. Gearhart, RKG Real Estate, LLC -
$405,000
530 Park Avenue, LANCASTER, PA530 Park Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,944 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Gregory A Melton, Highland Realty Group LLC -
$459,900
122 Lampeter Road, LANCASTER, PA122 Lampeter Road
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,652 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 20,038 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Andrew Bartlett, Keller Williams Elite -
$285,000
474 Poplar Street, LANCASTER, PA474 Poplar Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,359 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Devon M Wright, Zoom Realty, LLC -
$575,000
109 S Duke Street, LANCASTER, PA109 S Duke Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,867 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christina Diehl, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$235,000
620 4th Street, LANCASTER, PA620 4th Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,160 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Robert LaGrassa, Signature Property Professionals LLC
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