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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$195,000
71 W Frederick Street, MILLERSVILLE, PA71 W Frederick Street
MILLERSVILLE, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,848 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 12,633 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$308,000
67 W Frederick Street, MILLERSVILLE, PA67 W Frederick Street
MILLERSVILLE, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,918 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 12,633 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$960,000
344 Spring Haven Drive, LANCASTER, PA344 Spring Haven Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,399 Home (sqft)
- 5 Baths
- 10,019 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Timothy K Shreiner, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$432,500
145 Appaloosa Drive, MARIETTA, PA145 Appaloosa Drive
MARIETTA, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,932 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 10,019 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Hildamarie Ramos- Suarez, Home 1st Realty -
$205,000
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 -
$425,000
324 S Christian Street, LANCASTER, PA324 S Christian Street
LANCASTER, PA- 7 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 3,581 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Calvin L. Yoder, Top Shelf Real Estate -
$255,000
16 N Locust Street, LITITZ, PA16 N Locust Street
LITITZ, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 864 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Calvin L. Yoder, Top Shelf Real Estate -
$550,000
1546 Emerson Drive, MOUNT JOY, PA1546 Emerson Drive
MOUNT JOY, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,561 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kathleen A Morgan, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$330,000
1641 Stevens Street, EAST PETERSBURG, PA1641 Stevens Street
EAST PETERSBURG, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,662 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 10,019 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Karol A Symanowicz, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$449,900
313 E Cottage Avenue, MILLERSVILLE, PA313 E Cottage Avenue
MILLERSVILLE, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 1,488 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 1.50 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Stephanie Frysinger, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$460,000
149 Douts Hill Road, HOLTWOOD, PA149 Douts Hill Road
HOLTWOOD, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,220 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 43,560 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$169,000
17 Coral Street, LANCASTER, PA17 Coral Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,388 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Richard DiPrimio, Keller Williams Real Estate - West Chester -
$350,000
4608 Klinesville Road, COLUMBIA, PA4608 Klinesville Road
COLUMBIA, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,994 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 16,989 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jacob Ziegler, Keller Williams Elite -
$189,900
10 S 5th Street 1/2, COLUMBIA, PA10 S 5th Street 1/2
COLUMBIA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,207 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Angela Rera, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$235,000
436 Deerfield Drive, MOUNT JOY, PA436 Deerfield Drive
MOUNT JOY, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,090 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Carissa M Garpstas, Keller Williams Elite -
$340,000
51 Eagle Drive, EPHRATA, PA51 Eagle Drive
EPHRATA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,572 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 6,099 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Sherri L Sweigert, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$369,200
8 N Conifer Drive, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA8 N Conifer Drive
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,986 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Paul E Zimmerman, Today's Realty -
$339,900
53 Heron Road, LITITZ, PA53 Heron Road
LITITZ, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,464 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Amy McClearen, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$430,900
2448 Spring Water Circle, LANCASTER, PA2448 Spring Water Circle
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,059 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Amy Danz, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$225,000
232 E Lemon Street, LANCASTER, PA232 E Lemon Street
LANCASTER, PA- 1 Bed
- 2 Baths
- 848 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by David Yunginger, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$595,000
5800 Bossler Road, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA5800 Bossler Road
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,057 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 1.81 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$265,000
14 N Locust Street, LITITZ, PA14 N Locust Street
LITITZ, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 992 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Calvin L. Yoder, Top Shelf Real Estate -
$349,900
256 E Ross Street, LANCASTER, PA256 E Ross Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,771 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Dawn Brill Cooper, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$499,900
344 Maple Street, COLUMBIA, PA344 Maple Street
COLUMBIA, PA- 6 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 3,300 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 20,038 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Timothy David Stoltzfus, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$725,000
206 Bank Barn Lane, LANCASTER, PA206 Bank Barn Lane
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,351 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 6,099 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$250,000
512 W Walnut Street, LANCASTER, PA512 W Walnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,504 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Filippo Raia II, Manor West Realty -
$257,500
325 Cherry Street, COLUMBIA, PA325 Cherry Street
COLUMBIA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,382 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Scott A Clinton, Keller Williams Elite -
$389,900
9 Audubon Circle, STEVENS, PA9 Audubon Circle
STEVENS, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,992 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 17,860 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Rachel Stoltzfus, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$350,000
3169 Thistle Drive, LANCASTER, PA3169 Thistle Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,334 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 8,277 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Susan K Allison, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$530,000
26 Apricot Avenue, LEOLA, PA26 Apricot Avenue
LEOLA, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,606 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 12,197 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Joseph Fisher, Stoltzfus Realty
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