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
634 Saint Joseph Street, LANCASTER, PA634 Saint Joseph Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,692 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,921 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Chad Hurst, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$650,000
14 E Farnum Street, LANCASTER, PA14 E Farnum Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,653 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$193,000
732 Stevens Avenue, LANCASTER, PA732 Stevens Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,544 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Nara Ly, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$259,995
561 S Lime Street, LANCASTER, PA561 S Lime Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,119 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Adrian L Young, Keller Williams Keystone Realty -
$399,000
247 Jackson Street, LANCASTER, PA247 Jackson Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,700 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Abby C Young, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$285,000
630 Fountain Avenue, LANCASTER, PA630 Fountain Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,445 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Abby C Young, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$375,000
408 Mayer Place, LANCASTER, PA408 Mayer Place
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,684 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Toni Thomas, Mountain Realty ERA Powered -
$335,000
147 E Liberty Street, LANCASTER, PA147 E Liberty Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,719 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Joyce Herr, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$214,995
528 High Street, LANCASTER, PA528 High Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,190 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Parker Wolfe, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$300,000
618 High Street, LANCASTER, PA618 High Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,724 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 4,356 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Tyler Smith, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$165,000
75 Wise Avenue, LANCASTER, PA75 Wise Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,368 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Leonord Destine, Keller Williams Elite -
$269,900
870 Hilton Drive, LANCASTER, PA870 Hilton Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,800 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Gregory A Melton, Highland Realty Group LLC -
$207,000
65 Wise Ave, LANCASTER, PA65 Wise Ave
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 960 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Edgar M Wright, Edgar M. Wright, Realtor -
$245,000
668 W Vine Street, LANCASTER, PA668 W Vine Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,604 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ryan L. Gearhart, RKG Real Estate, LLC -
$159,900
420 Lafayette Street, LANCASTER, PA420 Lafayette Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,014 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jacob Beiler, Hostetter Realty LLC -
$205,000
742 E Fulton Street, LANCASTER, PA742 E Fulton Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,068 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Logan Richard Hutton, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$172,500
38 Conestoga Drive, LANCASTER, PA38 Conestoga Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 816 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wendell Huyard, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$225,000
40 Laurel Street, LANCASTER, PA40 Laurel Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,162 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Aubree Chantal Hall, EXP Realty, LLC -
$329,000
128 E James Street, LANCASTER, PA128 E James Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,851 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by PREM BARAL, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$293,000
449 Hershey Avenue, LANCASTER, PA449 Hershey Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,960 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Nayla Duharte, Keystone Broker Group Ltd -
$258,000
623 Bay Street, LANCASTER, PA623 Bay Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,172 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Lee F. Wolff, FSBO Broker -
$229,000
421 W Marion Street, LANCASTER, PA421 W Marion Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,338 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Robert Bunis, Prime Realty Partners -
$234,900
348 S Queen Street, LANCASTER, PA348 S Queen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,080 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kerry Martin, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$149,000
513 Manor Street, LANCASTER, PA513 Manor Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Lauren Blain, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$402,900
133 Conestoga Boulevard, LANCASTER, PA133 Conestoga Boulevard
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,084 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 36,591 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jeffrey N LeFevre, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$309,900
1015 E Walnut Street, LANCASTER, PA1015 E Walnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,320 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jeffrey L Zimmerman, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$400,000
16 Haskell Drive, LANCASTER, PA16 Haskell Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,920 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 15,682 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Beth A Andrew, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$325,000
13 E New Street, LANCASTER, PA13 E New Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,209 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Daniel Ortiz, Real of Pennsylvania -
$265,000
31 N Broad Street, LANCASTER, PA31 N Broad Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,048 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Emily Allen, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$330,000
14 W James Street, LANCASTER, PA14 W James Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,280 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mike Julian, Realty ONE Group Unlimited
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