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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$325,000
312 N Broad Street, LANCASTER, PA312 N Broad Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,030 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ashley Bleacher, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$275,000
479 S 9th Street, AKRON, PA479 S 9th Street
AKRON, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,500 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 12,633 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Eric Leadbetter, Coldwell Banker Hearthside - Bethlehem -
$384,900
585 W Main Street, NEW HOLLAND, PA585 W Main Street
NEW HOLLAND, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,310 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 8,712 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Deborah A Moore, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata -
$499,900
1332 Willow Creek Drive, MOUNT JOY, PA1332 Willow Creek Drive
MOUNT JOY, PA- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,676 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 5,228 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Cheri L Bushong, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$360,000
915 N Colebrook Road, MANHEIM, PA915 N Colebrook Road
MANHEIM, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,534 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 37,026 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kimberly Anne Gabriel Fairfield, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$375,000
1024 Skyline Drive, LANCASTER, PA1024 Skyline Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,305 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 11,762 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Tyler Stoltz, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$375,000
17 S Elm Street, LITITZ, PA17 S Elm Street
LITITZ, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,672 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 6,534 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$499,900
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 -
$323,000
1022 Anderson Ferry Rd, MOUNT JOY, PA1022 Anderson Ferry Rd
MOUNT JOY, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,064 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 10,455 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Cayla Joy Poborsky, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$525,000
230 Cambridge Lane, LITITZ, PA230 Cambridge Lane
LITITZ, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,806 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 8,277 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Gregory A Melton, Highland Realty Group LLC -
$425,000
365 E Main Street, LANDISVILLE, PA365 E Main Street
LANDISVILLE, PA- 3 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,900 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 10,890 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jamie S Clinton, Keller Williams Elite -
$549,900
2917 Oak Lane, MORGANTOWN, PA2917 Oak Lane
MORGANTOWN, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,202 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 2.00 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Luke T. Berg, United Real Estate Strive 212 -
$735,000
339 Spurrier Drive, LITITZ, PA339 Spurrier Drive
LITITZ, PA- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,997 Home (sqft)
- 5 Baths
- 10,455 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Gilbert B Lyons Jr, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$125,000
104 Lancaster Estate, MOUNT JOY, PA104 Lancaster Estate
MOUNT JOY, PA- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 712 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Filippo Raia II, Manor West Realty -
$230,000
728 S Plum Street, LANCASTER, PA728 S Plum Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,102 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Liliana Morales, Keller Williams Real Estate -Exton -
$330,000
1315 E King Street, LANCASTER, PA1315 E King Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,022 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Shawna Rae Kelly, Keller Williams Real Estate -Exton -
$330,000
3213 Pinewyn Circle, LANCASTER, PA3213 Pinewyn Circle
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,907 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Justin Wolgemuth, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$500,000
243 Kirks Mill Road, NOTTINGHAM, PA243 Kirks Mill Road
NOTTINGHAM, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,616 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2.66 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Thomas W Taglieri III, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$435,000
2107 Ashwood Lane, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA2107 Ashwood Lane
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,324 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 24,830 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennifer King, RE/MAX Evolved -
$319,000
160 Buch Avenue, LANCASTER, PA160 Buch Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,248 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 16,989 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennifer King, RE/MAX Evolved -
$440,000
44 Sunrise Circle, DENVER, PA44 Sunrise Circle
DENVER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,284 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 13,940 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wendy L Stauffer, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata -
$325,000
604 S Pearl Street, LANCASTER, PA604 S Pearl Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,539 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 6,534 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennifer King, RE/MAX Evolved -
$779,900
316 Goshawks Road, DENVER, PA316 Goshawks Road
DENVER, PA- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,349 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 20,038 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Paul E Zimmerman, Today's Realty -
$495,000
168 Vinegar Ferry Road, MARIETTA, PA168 Vinegar Ferry Road
MARIETTA, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,114 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 12,633 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Michael J Wheeler, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$325,000
485 Summit Drive, COLUMBIA, PA485 Summit Drive
COLUMBIA, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,296 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 16,553 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jeffery J Seibert, Keller Williams Elite -
$299,900
117 S 2nd Street, DENVER, PA117 S 2nd Street
DENVER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,296 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 5,663 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jordan Mackey, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$481,000
3 Apache Lane, WILLOW STREET, PA3 Apache Lane
WILLOW STREET, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,708 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 43,560 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Joseph Fisher, Stoltzfus Realty -
$360,000
1605 Wilson Avenue, LANCASTER, PA1605 Wilson Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,844 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 9,584 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kimberly Anne Gabriel Fairfield, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$345,000
6351 Jackson Drive, EAST PETERSBURG, PA6351 Jackson Drive
EAST PETERSBURG, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,501 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 13,068 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Chasity Ziegler, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$326,000
10 Hull Court, LANCASTER, PA10 Hull Court
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 1,956 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 7,841 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Benuel Esh, Astoria Realty Advisors LLC
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