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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$424,900
113 Hillcrest Road, MARIETTA, PA113 Hillcrest Road
MARIETTA, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,000 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 17,424 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Erin L Aspito, Keller Williams Keystone Realty -
$469,900
526 W James Street, LANCASTER, PA526 W James Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,061 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Paul D. Fulmer, Fulmer Group -
$336,000
404 Tanger Street, MARIETTA, PA404 Tanger Street
MARIETTA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,712 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 6,534 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jean M Reuter, Donegal Real Estate -
$449,000
122 Creekside Drive, NEW PROVIDENCE, PA122 Creekside Drive
NEW PROVIDENCE, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,598 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 11,326 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ian Matthew Hey, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$232,900
457 Manor St, LANCASTER, PA457 Manor St
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 1,200 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Lizbeth Herrera, Fetch Home Management LLC -
$699,900
224 Settlers Bend, LANCASTER, PA224 Settlers Bend
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,442 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 20,474 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$351,000
115 Ridge Road, MILLERSVILLE, PA115 Ridge Road
MILLERSVILLE, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2.38 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$219,000
46 E Main Street, MOUNT JOY, PA46 E Main Street
MOUNT JOY, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,632 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Joshua Scott O'Donnell, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$354,900
102 Ruby Street, LANCASTER, PA102 Ruby Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,379 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Paul D. Fulmer, Fulmer Group -
$382,000
521 Pleasure Rd, LANCASTER, PA521 Pleasure Rd
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,845 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 6,970 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Angela Rera, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$619,900
224 Bullrush Landing Lndg, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA224 Bullrush Landing Lndg
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,385 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 21,780 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Rod Martin, Iron Valley Real Estate -
$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 -
$360,000
83 Highland Drive, LANCASTER, PA83 Highland Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,338 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 10,455 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Eric T Kronawetter, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$400,000
2130 W Main Street, EPHRATA, PA2130 W Main Street
EPHRATA, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,083 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 23,523 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$289,900
144 Church Avenue, EPHRATA, PA144 Church Avenue
EPHRATA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,366 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Katiejo Y Shank, RE/MAX Of Reading -
$216,000
71 Hershey Avenue, LANCASTER, PA71 Hershey Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 986 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Shirah Layton-Rickard, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$375,000
119 Hillard Field Fld, LANCASTER, PA119 Hillard Field Fld
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,509 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 4,792 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christian Will, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$575,000
243 Primrose Avenue, LANCASTER, PA243 Primrose Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,588 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 19,602 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Timothy K Shreiner, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$239,900
208 E High Street, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA208 E High Street
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,860 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 4,356 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mike Suter, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$575,000
527 Peace Avenue, MOUNT JOY, PA527 Peace Avenue
MOUNT JOY, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,388 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 21,780 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Dennis Brandt, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$635,000
48 Hatville Road, GORDONVILLE, PA48 Hatville Road
GORDONVILLE, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,436 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2.00 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Benuel Esh, Keller Williams Elite -
$239,900
623 Bay Street, LANCASTER, PA623 Bay Street
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 1,172 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Lee F. Wolff, FSBO Broker -
$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 -
$617,545
432 Autumn Harvest Lane #25, LITITZ, PA432 Autumn Harvest Lane #25
LITITZ, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,904 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 6,534 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jordan Moyer, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$425,000
534 Blossom Trail, MOUNT JOY, PA534 Blossom Trail
MOUNT JOY, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,761 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 11,326 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Dennis Brandt, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$339,900
201 Frances Avenue, LANCASTER, PA201 Frances Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 1,120 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 7,406 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Benuel Esh, Astoria Realty Advisors LLC -
$265,000
550 N Plum Street, LANCASTER, PA550 N Plum Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,731 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Brooke Hurst, James A Cochrane Inc -
$225,000
485 N Maple Street, EPHRATA, PA485 N Maple Street
EPHRATA, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,083 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 17,424 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennah L. Good, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$335,000
6 Overlook Drive, QUARRYVILLE, PA6 Overlook Drive
QUARRYVILLE, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,676 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 20,909 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Andrew L Welk, CENTURY 21 Home Advisors -
$582,000
483 Allegiance Drive, LITITZ, PA483 Allegiance Drive
LITITZ, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,239 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Carole M Kirchner, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
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