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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$269,900
870 Hilton Drive, LANCASTER, PA870 Hilton Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,800 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Gregory A Melton, Highland Realty Group LLC -
$220,000
304 Hazel Street, LANCASTER, PA304 Hazel Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,136 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christian Will, Keller Williams Elite -
$196,000
635 1st Street, LANCASTER, PA635 1st Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,208 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christen Tribbitt, Keller Williams Elite -
$264,900
920 N Duke Street, LANCASTER, PA920 N Duke Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,417 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Carole M Kirchner, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$459,500
145 E King Street #401, LANCASTER, PA145 E King Street #401
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,696 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Zachary Wayne Trimble, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$285,000
529 W Frederick Street, LANCASTER, PA529 W Frederick Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,722 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wendy L Stauffer, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata -
$190,000
1022 N Lime Street, LANCASTER, PA1022 N Lime Street
LANCASTER, PA- 1 Bed
- 0 Baths
- 1,400 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Martha Jane Mitchell, Keller Williams Keystone Realty -
$265,000
642 Second Street, LANCASTER, PA642 Second Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,013 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 7,406 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Lisa Larsen, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$208,000
224 Fairview Avenue, LANCASTER, PA224 Fairview Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,488 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Karol A Symanowicz, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$329,900
105 Deer Ford Drive, LANCASTER, PA105 Deer Ford Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,250 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Karen Ann Wolf, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$349,900
415 Church Street, LANCASTER, PA415 Church Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,504 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Douglas E. Smith, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$250,000
848 Martha Avenue, LANCASTER, PA848 Martha Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,749 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Karen L. Risser, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$299,000
312 E Orange Street, LANCASTER, PA312 E Orange Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,271 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennifer King, RE/MAX Evolved -
$105,000
1256 Saint Joseph St, LANCASTER, PA1256 Saint Joseph St
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 916 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 10,890 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jonathan D Leventry, Uptown Realty Services -
$295,000
929 Edgewood Avenue, LANCASTER, PA929 Edgewood Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,224 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christian Will, Keller Williams Elite -
$174,950
448 Fremont Street, LANCASTER, PA448 Fremont Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,290 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jeffrey N LeFevre, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$249,900
646 1st Street, LANCASTER, PA646 1st Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,256 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Adam Lewis, Realty Professional Group LLC -
$210,000
640 Hebrank Street, LANCASTER, PA640 Hebrank Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,140 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Parker Wolfe, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$140,000
549 Manor Street, LANCASTER, PA549 Manor Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,179 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by John Marcello Spidaliere, Puffer Morris Real Estate, Inc. -
$535,000
353 E New Street, LANCASTER, PA353 E New Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 3,475 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Tate J Kibler, Inch & Co. Real Estate, LLC -
$236,000
353 E Marion Street, LANCASTER, PA353 E Marion Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 945 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ashley Bleacher, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$349,900
747 - 749 Manor Street, LANCASTER, PA747 - 749 Manor Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,048 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 4,792 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Crystal Musser, EXP Realty, LLC -
$229,900
43 Green Street, LANCASTER, PA43 Green Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,376 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Nikki Macias, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$339,900
319 N Reservoir Street, LANCASTER, PA319 N Reservoir Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,450 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennifer Fields, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$295,000
522 E Orange Street, LANCASTER, PA522 E Orange Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,368 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennifer King, RE/MAX Evolved -
$260,000
340 E Frederick Street, LANCASTER, PA340 E Frederick Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,791 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kerri White, Keller Williams Elite -
$245,000
432 S Queen Street, LANCASTER, PA432 S Queen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 1,827 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kerry Martin, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$254,900
567 S Christian Street, LANCASTER, PA567 S Christian Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,479 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Rachel Gillespie, Keller Williams Elite -
$119,900
519 S Prince Street 1/2, LANCASTER, PA519 S Prince Street 1/2
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 848 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mick Kalata, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$424,900
218 E Ross Street, LANCASTER, PA218 E Ross Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,989 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Dan J Zecher, Keller Williams Elite
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