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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$315,000708 N Pine Street, LANCASTER, PA708 N Pine Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,459 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Siti Bahaman, Keller Williams Elite -
$3,450,000213 W Chestnut Street, LANCASTER, PA213 W Chestnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 41,088 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 35,284 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Deepa Balepur, Compass Real Estate, LLC -
$449,900103 Ruby Street, LANCASTER, PA103 Ruby Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,273 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by James Fisher, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$1,775863 Lucilla Court, LANCASTER, PA863 Lucilla Court
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,166 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Amy L Fields, Lancaster Real Estate -
$375,00041 W Lemon Street #202, LANCASTER, PA41 W Lemon Street #202
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,070 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Chuck Honabach, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$125,000231 N Shippen Street #25, LANCASTER, PA231 N Shippen Street #25
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Calvin Yoder, Keller Williams Elite -
$173,90056 Wise Avenue, LANCASTER, PA56 Wise Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 986 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christopher J Good, Keller Williams Elite -
$139,900520 1/2 Green Street, LANCASTER, PA520 1/2 Green Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 888 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thai Loy, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$1,550318 W James Street, LANCASTER, PA318 W James Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 856 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by John Marcello Spidaliere, Puffer Morris Real Estate, Inc. -
$349,900356 E Chestnut Street, LANCASTER, PA356 E Chestnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,022 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kirk Waechter, Prosperity Real Estate & Investment Services -
$2,195454 Manor Street, LANCASTER, PA454 Manor Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,776 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Adam Lewis, Realty Professional Group LLC -
$415,000977 Pleasure Road, LANCASTER, PA977 Pleasure Road
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,060 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 8,277 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Corey Thudium, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$489,900528 State Street, LANCASTER, PA528 State Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,038 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 6,099 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jeffrey N LeFevre, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$190,000930 N Lime Street, LANCASTER, PA930 N Lime Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,210 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jeffrey L Zimmerman, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$1,750516 S Lime Street, LANCASTER, PA516 S Lime Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,449 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Adam Lewis, Realty Professional Group LLC -
$275,000408 Pearl Street, LANCASTER, PA408 Pearl Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,380 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Dawn Brill Cooper, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$668,99030 Race Avenue, LANCASTER, PA30 Race Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,548 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 10,455 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Marilyn R Berger Shank, Keller Williams Elite -
$183,000328 Hand Avenue, LANCASTER, PA328 Hand Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,008 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$144,6861103 Ranck Mill Road #UNIT B, LANCASTER, PA1103 Ranck Mill Road #UNIT B
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 7.87 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Daniel A Berger Jr., U.S. Commercial Realty -
$975,000101 N Queen Street #404, LANCASTER, PA101 N Queen Street #404
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,974 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$374,900116 College Avenue, LANCASTER, PA116 College Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,608 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 3,921 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig Harnish, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$320,000430 S West End Avenue, LANCASTER, PA430 S West End Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,070 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by James Fisher, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$219,900743 E Madison Street, LANCASTER, PA743 E Madison Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,382 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Gina M Meier, Keller Williams Elite -
$179,900457 Pershing Avenue, LANCASTER, PA457 Pershing Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,391 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ryan L. Gearhart, RKG Real Estate, LLC -
$220,000834 Rolridge Avenue, LANCASTER, PA834 Rolridge Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 928 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Danielle Carolynn Mohler, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$424,90024 Kennedy Street, LANCASTER, PA24 Kennedy Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,348 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by David S High, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$34,944226 N Arch Street #SUITE A, LANCASTER, PA226 N Arch Street #SUITE A
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 10,455 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Alexandra Ebert, PPM Real Estate, Inc. -
$340,00014 Kennedy Street, LANCASTER, PA14 Kennedy Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,350 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Michael Hart, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$265,00048 Ranck Avenue, LANCASTER, PA48 Ranck Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,532 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kevin Brown, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$179,900438 S Shippen Street, LANCASTER, PA438 S Shippen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,100 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ryan L. Gearhart, RKG Real Estate, LLC
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