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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$574,900
54 Circle Rock Drive, EPHRATA, PA54 Circle Rock Drive
EPHRATA, PA- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,215 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 24,394 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Matthew Moore, Keller Williams Elite -
$384,900
96 W Main Street, BROWNSTOWN, PA96 W Main Street
BROWNSTOWN, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 4,098 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 15,682 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wilmer Martin Martin, Beiler-Campbell Realtors-Quarryville -
$245,000
335 S Ann Street, LANCASTER, PA335 S Ann Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,603 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Marcus Sensenig, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$450,000
480 Jacobs Road, NARVON, PA480 Jacobs Road
NARVON, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,632 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1.90 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by John D Fisher, Hostetter Realty -
$228,500
411 - 413 S Arch Street, LANCASTER, PA411 - 413 S Arch Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 1,896 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jacob D. Fisher, Hostetter Realty -
$775,000
1428 Center Road, LANCASTER, PA1428 Center Road
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,891 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 33,106 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Steve Huber, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$264,900
1747 Temple Avenue, LANCASTER, PA1747 Temple Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,292 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Derek J. Greene, The Greene Realty Group -
$285,000
827 Disston View Drive, LITITZ, PA827 Disston View Drive
LITITZ, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,985 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 21,780 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$350,000
605 Groff Avenue, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA605 Groff Avenue
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,153 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 13,068 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jane P Megginson, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$215,000
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 -
$209,900
934 W Vine Street, LANCASTER, PA934 W Vine Street
LANCASTER, PA- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 920 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Timothy K Shreiner, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$369,900
76 Ashley Drive, MARIETTA, PA76 Ashley Drive
MARIETTA, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,382 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 8,277 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jasmine Kraybill, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$479,900
30 Edgewood Drive, LITITZ, PA30 Edgewood Drive
LITITZ, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,580 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 13,504 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kelly Reber, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$279,900
1107 Hampden Drive, STRASBURG, PA1107 Hampden Drive
STRASBURG, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,200 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Tim Hess, Realty One Group Generations -
$184,900
917 Columbia Avenue #412, LANCASTER, PA917 Columbia Avenue #412
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 908 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Sherrie M. Grove, Equity Mid Atlantic Real Estate LLC -
$415,000
41 Cheery Lane, DENVER, PA41 Cheery Lane
DENVER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,574 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 14,375 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Brooke Marnie Fitzgerald, Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing -
$375,000
88 Scenic Drive, DENVER, PA88 Scenic Drive
DENVER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,164 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 11,326 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wendy L Stauffer, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata -
$400,500
77 Highland Drive, LANCASTER, PA77 Highland Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,345 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 11,762 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Keith W. Blank, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$349,000
13 W New Street, LANCASTER, PA13 W New Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,571 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wendell Huyard, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$329,900
233 N Mulberry Street, LANCASTER, PA233 N Mulberry Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,371 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Joseph E. Paranee, Paranee Property Management, LLC -
$423,900
25 October Glory Trail, EPHRATA, PA25 October Glory Trail
EPHRATA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,496 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 10,455 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Lethea M Myers, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$600,000
24 E Orange Street, LITITZ, PA24 E Orange Street
LITITZ, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,180 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 3,921 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Stephen Hammond, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$1,600,000
671 Bent Creek Drive, LITITZ, PA671 Bent Creek Drive
LITITZ, PA- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 6,437 Home (sqft)
- 5 Baths
- 19,167 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Stephen Hammond, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$399,990
1129 Collina Lane, MOUNT JOY, PA1129 Collina Lane
MOUNT JOY, PA- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,980 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 6,534 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas E Despard, Cygnet Real Estate Inc. -
$390,000
115 Larkspur Drive, QUARRYVILLE, PA115 Larkspur Drive
QUARRYVILLE, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,199 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 11,762 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Justin C Gall, PGM Real Estate Associates, LLC -
$495,000
1032 Clearview Avenue, EPHRATA, PA1032 Clearview Avenue
EPHRATA, PA- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,007 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 13,504 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Alicia Hurst, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$240,000
104 Ashley Drive, EPHRATA, PA104 Ashley Drive
EPHRATA, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,316 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 4,356 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Andrew Bartlett, Keller Williams Elite -
$164,900
308 Avenue Q, COLUMBIA, PA308 Avenue Q
COLUMBIA, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 920 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Nicholas A Feudale, Keller Williams Keystone Realty -
$739,900
209 Heatherstone Way, LANCASTER, PA209 Heatherstone Way
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,024 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 19,167 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Andrew Bartlett, Keller Williams Elite -
$430,000
118 Upper Valley Road, CHRISTIANA, PA118 Upper Valley Road
CHRISTIANA, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,872 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 31,364 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Dan J Zecher, Keller Williams Elite
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