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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$218,000
82 River Corner Road, CONESTOGA, PA82 River Corner Road
CONESTOGA, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 902 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 6,534 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Carissa M Garpstas, Keller Williams Elite -
$564,990
2234 Coach Light Lane, LANCASTER, PA2234 Coach Light Lane
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,863 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Benjamin Rutt, Patriot Realty, LLC -
$250,000
225 Hartings Park Road, DENVER, PA225 Hartings Park Road
DENVER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,649 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 43,560 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Randal V Kline, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata -
$675,000
333 E Orange Street, LANCASTER, PA333 E Orange Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,922 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 5,228 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jeffrey N LeFevre, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$325,000
424 Haymarket Lane, LITITZ, PA424 Haymarket Lane
LITITZ, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,468 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 6,099 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by John J. Rutt, II, Hostetter Realty LLC -
$264,900
227 E Ross Street, LANCASTER, PA227 E Ross Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,680 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Pietro Vasile, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$850,000
5611 Meadeville Road, GAP, PA5611 Meadeville Road
GAP, PA- 6 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 5,156 Home (sqft)
- 6 Baths
- 5.11 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by John J. Rutt, II, Hostetter Realty LLC -
$645,000
15 N Lime Street, LANCASTER, PA15 N Lime Street
LANCASTER, PA- 1 Bed
- 0 Baths
- 2,641 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$1,075,000
454 E Delp Road, LANCASTER, PA454 E Delp Road
LANCASTER, PA- 6 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 5,891 Home (sqft)
- 6 Baths
- 20,038 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$375,000
2472 Leaman Road, RONKS, PA2472 Leaman Road
RONKS, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,720 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 9,148 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Alexander Glen Whitt, Keller Williams Elite -
$525,000
699 New Holland Avenue, LANCASTER, PA699 New Holland Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 1,827 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 4,792 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Amy Beachy, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$599,000
1265 - L Swamp Bridge Road, DENVER, PA1265 - L Swamp Bridge Road
DENVER, PA- 6 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,967 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2.00 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Ethan Cole Sensenig, Astoria Realty Advisors LLC -
$525,000
6130 Poplar Path, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA6130 Poplar Path
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,316 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1.01 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by David E Pelletier, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$379,900
1248 Hereford Drive, COLUMBIA, PA1248 Hereford Drive
COLUMBIA, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,927 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 17,424 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kate Storm, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$305,000
330 Cedar Lane, MOUNT JOY, PA330 Cedar Lane
MOUNT JOY, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,278 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 9,148 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Amanda Marie Sabin, Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin -
$259,900
218 N Pine Street, LANCASTER, PA218 N Pine Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,668 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ashley Bleacher, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$218,500
115 S 5th Street, COLUMBIA, PA115 S 5th Street
COLUMBIA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,230 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kathryn Mardis, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$360,000
726 Heather Ridge, MANHEIM, PA726 Heather Ridge
MANHEIM, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,428 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Amanda J. Sweigert, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$239,900
168 Foxchase Drive, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA168 Foxchase Drive
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,200 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,921 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Austin Will, Keller Williams Elite -
$400,000
24 Snyder Hill Road, LITITZ, PA24 Snyder Hill Road
LITITZ, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,276 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 17,424 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Brenda Crosby, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$425,000
2154 Coventry Road, LANCASTER, PA2154 Coventry Road
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,434 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 10,455 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$425,000
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 -
$418,000
725 Marticville Road, PEQUEA, PA725 Marticville Road
PEQUEA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,698 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 15,682 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Timothy K Shreiner, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$510,000
28 Lee Drive, STEVENS, PA28 Lee Drive
STEVENS, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,146 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 11,762 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennah L. Good, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$430,000
512 Wallingford Road, LANCASTER, PA512 Wallingford Road
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,823 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 10,019 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Tyler Stoltz, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$240,000
450 Manor Street, COLUMBIA, PA450 Manor Street
COLUMBIA, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,720 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 4,792 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Matthew B. Pini, Keller Williams Elite -
$650,000
20 Locust Street, TALMAGE, PA20 Locust Street
TALMAGE, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,470 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 10,890 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by shengqun li, CENTURY 21 Home Advisors -
$365,000
4381 Division Highway, EAST EARL, PA4381 Division Highway
EAST EARL, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 918 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 11,326 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Chester Lapp, William Penn Real Estate Assoc -
$405,000
1105 Central Avenue, COLUMBIA, PA1105 Central Avenue
COLUMBIA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,943 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 7,406 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Heather Mellinger, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$425,000
MLS # PALA2091654, LANCASTER, PAMLS # PALA2091654
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,130 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 14,375 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Lydia Miller, Coldwell Banker Realty
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