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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$200,0003 Beds, 3 Baths4,384 sqft lot 3.10 acListing provided by Curvin Horning, Kingsway Realty - EphrataMLS PALA205627013 Days on Market -
$189,9002 Beds, 1 Bath1,028 sqft lot 872 sqftListing provided by Mark Will, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA205623413 Days on Market -
$280,0004 Beds, 2 Baths1,904 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Kathryn Puzycki, Redfin CorporationMLS PALA205650016 Days on Market -
$389,9003 Beds, 2 Baths1,803 sqft lot 3,485 sqftListing provided by Gina M Meier, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA205646416 Days on Market -
2 Beds, 3 Baths1,974 sqftListing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International RealtyMLS PALA205644816 Days on Market -
$224,9005 Beds, 2 Baths1,896 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Nikki Macias, Cavalry Realty LLCMLS PALA205641018 Days on Market -
$339,900Price Drop3 Beds, 2 Baths1,798 sqft lot 10,890 sqftListing provided by Sayre Long, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA205624220 Days on Market -
$469,0004 Beds, 3 Baths2,210 sqftListing provided by Karen Ann Wolf, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA205610420 Days on Market -
$215,0002 Beds, 1 Bath1,043 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Christine Nolt, Kingsway Realty - LancasterMLS PALA205624021 Days on Market -
$330,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,574 sqft lot 2,614 sqftListing provided by Jonathan Campbell, Real of PennsylvaniaMLS PALA205617621 Days on Market -
$134,500Price Drop3 Beds, 1 Bath1,269 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Ron Mummau, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA205619022 Days on Market -
$389,9004 Beds, 2 Baths2,338 sqft lot 5,663 sqftListing provided by C Thomas Risser, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA205591623 Days on Market -
$279,9004 Beds, 3 Baths1,521 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Shalani Colon, Realty One Group ExclusiveMLS PALA205601623 Days on Market -
$1,800,0003 Beds, 4 Baths3,685 sqftListing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International RealtyMLS PALA205528024 Days on Market -
$329,900Price Drop5 Beds, 2 Baths3,459 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Jennifer King, RE/MAX EvolvedMLS PALA205430226 Days on Market -
$345,000Price Drop4 Beds, 1 Bath2,214 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Bailey Michelle Quinn, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA205581628 Days on Market -
$140,0004 Beds, 1 Bath1,016 sqft lot 872 sqftListing provided by Parker Wolfe, Prime Home Real Estate, LLCMLS PALA205586829 Days on Market -
$155,0004 Beds, 1 Bath1,414 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Parker Wolfe, Prime Home Real Estate, LLCMLS PALA205587429 Days on Market -
$249,9003 Beds, 2 Baths1,437 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Shalani Colon, Realty One Group ExclusiveMLS PALA205540830 Days on Market -
$339,900Price Drop3 Beds, 1 Bath1,241 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Christine M Jasinski, Sterling Realty & Property Management, LLCMLS PALA205524236 Days on Market -
$949,900Price Drop5 Beds, 3 Baths6,974 sqft lot 6,534 sqftListing provided by Kevin Brown, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA205533641 Days on Market -
$239,0002 Beds, 1 Bath975 sqft lot 4,792 sqftListing provided by Sharon S McDonnell, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International RealtyMLS PALA205530642 Days on Market -
$215,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,044 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Michael Alfred Duarte Encarnacion, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA205496642 Days on Market -
$234,900Price Drop4 Beds, 2 Baths1,400 sqft lot 4,356 sqftListing provided by Janet Sierk, EXP Realty, LLCMLS PALA205473850 Days on Market -
$289,9005 Beds, 2 Baths1,712 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Ashley Bleacher, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - LancasterMLS PALA205465651 Days on Market -
$435,0002 Beds, 3 Baths2,630 sqftListing provided by Vicki M Roark-Eshelman, Iron Valley Real Estate of LancasterMLS PALA205431452 Days on Market -
$245,000Price Drop5 Beds, 2 Baths1,728 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Alexander Glen Whitt, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA205456055 Days on Market -
$171,9004 Beds, 2 Baths1,427 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Christina Lynn Zerbe, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA205435858 Days on Market -
$148,500Price Drop2 Beds, 1 Bath611 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Wendell Isaac Huyard, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA205422662 Days on Market -
$398,0005 Beds, 3 Baths2,676 sqft lot 14,811 sqftListing provided by Jerred M Hall, RE/MAX EvolvedMLS PALA205388663 Days on Market
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