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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$359,900
1920 Split Rock Road, LANCASTER, PA1920 Split Rock Road
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,744 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 10,890 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$505,000
347 English Ivy Drive, LITITZ, PA347 English Ivy Drive
LITITZ, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,824 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 4,356 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Matthew Moore, Keller Williams Elite -
$634,900
187 Morning Drive, EPHRATA, PA187 Morning Drive
EPHRATA, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,714 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 6,534 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by David A Wissler, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$1,199,999
5848 Wild Lilac Drive, EAST PETERSBURG, PA5848 Wild Lilac Drive
EAST PETERSBURG, PA- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,745 Home (sqft)
- 5 Baths
- 16,553 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christian Will, Keller Williams Elite -
$139,000
523 N 2nd Street, COLUMBIA, PA523 N 2nd Street
COLUMBIA, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,328 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Parker Wolfe, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$220,000
236 Howard Avenue, LANCASTER, PA236 Howard Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,116 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Parker Wolfe, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$295,900
152 Acorn Lane, MOUNTVILLE, PA152 Acorn Lane
MOUNTVILLE, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,200 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jonathan Gordon, Manor West Realty -
$299,900
55 Larkspur Ln, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA55 Larkspur Ln
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,200 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 18,296 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mike Skillman, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$264,900
MLS # PALA2094222, LANCASTER, PAMLS # PALA2094222
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,060 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by John Marcello Spidaliere, Puffer Morris Real Estate, Inc. -
$625,000
1 Warren Circle, LITITZ, PA1 Warren Circle
LITITZ, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,524 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 19,167 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$400,000
2542 Siegrist Road, RONKS, PA2542 Siegrist Road
RONKS, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 2,081 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 18,731 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by DAVID STOLTZFUS, Manor West Realty -
$699,900
229 Poplar Lane, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA229 Poplar Lane
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,287 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 43,125 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by C Thomas Risser, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$550,000
2022 Walfield Drive, LANCASTER, PA2022 Walfield Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,540 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 12,633 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Sandy Collins, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$600,000
986 Hammon Avenue, EPHRATA, PA986 Hammon Avenue
EPHRATA, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,653 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1.10 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Peter Rutt, RE/MAX Evolved -
$335,000
1491 Rock Circle Drive, COLUMBIA, PA1491 Rock Circle Drive
COLUMBIA, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,962 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 15,682 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Terri L Harmon, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$425,000
3093 Lyndana Drive, LANCASTER, PA3093 Lyndana Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,967 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 19,602 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Gregory J Berta, Contigo Real Estate -
$279,900
229 N Maple Street, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA229 N Maple Street
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,820 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 6,534 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Andrew Gregory Farabaugh, Keller Williams Elite -
$339,900
901 Sherry Lane, LANCASTER, PA901 Sherry Lane
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,646 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 15,682 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$385,000
50 Bloomfield Drive, EPHRATA, PA50 Bloomfield Drive
EPHRATA, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,322 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 10,455 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Roger S Kline, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata -
$375,000
2527 Valley Drive, LANCASTER, PA2527 Valley Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,612 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 14,375 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by John Marcello Spidaliere, Puffer Morris Real Estate, Inc. -
$399,000
3455 Coronet Avenue, LANCASTER, PA3455 Coronet Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,547 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 14,811 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Chuck Honabach, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$438,900
217 Bellaride Lane #70, MILLERSVILLE, PA217 Bellaride Lane #70
MILLERSVILLE, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,412 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 6,534 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Gretchen T. Raad, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$430,000
415 E Willow Street, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA415 E Willow Street
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,868 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1.01 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by John Robert Ranck, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$525,000
65 Brookfield Drive, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA65 Brookfield Drive
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,025 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 15,246 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Brandon Hostetter, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$350,000
339 School Road, DENVER, PA339 School Road
DENVER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,300 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 13,504 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Benjamin Daniel Noel, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$525,000
247 Hillcrest Lane, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA247 Hillcrest Lane
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,759 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 15,682 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by ROB DALTON, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$325,000
43 Marie Avenue, MANHEIM, PA43 Marie Avenue
MANHEIM, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,134 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 12,633 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jessica Marie Morales, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$289,900
595 N Plum Street, LANCASTER, PA595 N Plum Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,309 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by STEVE MILLER, RE/MAX Realty Select -
$699,900
1163 Pilgrims Pathway, PEACH BOTTOM, PA1163 Pilgrims Pathway
PEACH BOTTOM, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,751 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2.00 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Andrew L Welk, CENTURY 21 Home Advisors -
$339,900
1368 Apple Street, EPHRATA, PA1368 Apple Street
EPHRATA, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,166 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 9,148 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mariel A Gniewoz, Keller Williams Real Estate-Montgomeryville
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