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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$385,000
1109 Nissley Road, LANCASTER, PA1109 Nissley Road
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,773 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 12,633 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kathy M Long, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$401,500
2049 Pine Drive, LANCASTER, PA2049 Pine Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,735 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 25,265 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Darren Neff, Manor West Realty -
$300,000
627 E Madison Street, LANCASTER, PA627 E Madison Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,476 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christina Lynn Zerbe, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$424,900
717 Maplewood Avenue, LANCASTER, PA717 Maplewood Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,220 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 28,750 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kimberly Mannon, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$299,900
3 Greenlawn Drive, LEOLA, PA3 Greenlawn Drive
LEOLA, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,366 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 10,019 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Rachel Stoltzfus, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$500,000
15 Deerfield Drive, PEQUEA, PA15 Deerfield Drive
PEQUEA, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,171 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 41,382 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Carissa M Garpstas, Keller Williams Elite -
$275,000
642 Lafayette Street, LANCASTER, PA642 Lafayette Street
LANCASTER, PA- 6 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,588 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by CESAR CASTELLS DEL RIO, Keller Williams Elite -
$232,500
57 Prospect Street, LANCASTER, PA57 Prospect Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 986 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Sabel McKinnie, Keller Williams Elite -
$259,900
253 S Ann Street, LANCASTER, PA253 S Ann Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 1,504 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Nancy Ortiz, Life Changes Realty Group -
$389,000
3051 Todd Lane, LANCASTER, PA3051 Todd Lane
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,008 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 10,890 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Rita Subedi, Cavalry Realty, LLC -
$300,000
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 -
$399,900
1042 Cambridge Dr, MANHEIM, PA1042 Cambridge Dr
MANHEIM, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,554 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jeff Peters, RE/MAX Evolved -
$170,000
517 Manor Street, LANCASTER, PA517 Manor Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 902 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jason N. Bange, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$350,000
42 Market Square, MANHEIM, PA42 Market Square
MANHEIM, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,397 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 7,841 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Aundrea Dirks, GO TIME Homes LLC -
$224,900
241 N Franklin Street, LANCASTER, PA241 N Franklin Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 1,700 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kate Bailey, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$225,000
1921 Blue Ridge Drive, LANCASTER, PA1921 Blue Ridge Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 925 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 10,019 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jerry N Lehman, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$250,000
453 S State Street, EPHRATA, PA453 S State Street
EPHRATA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,785 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Carly Schaffer, Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing -
$337,000
36 Peacock Drive, LANCASTER, PA36 Peacock Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 2,420 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 23,958 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Gilbert B Lyons Jr, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$681,700
181 Morning Drive, EPHRATA, PA181 Morning Drive
EPHRATA, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,545 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 6,534 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Paul E Zimmerman, Today's Realty -
$412,400
1028 W Clay Street, LANCASTER, PA1028 W Clay Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,140 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by JIM BEDORF, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$545,000
1805 Conewago Lane, LANCASTER, PA1805 Conewago Lane
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,018 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 6,099 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$400,000
305 Village Spring Lane, REINHOLDS, PA305 Village Spring Lane
REINHOLDS, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,600 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 12,197 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Bob Rose, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$219,000
347 E Orange Street, LANCASTER, PA347 E Orange Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,162 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jason S. Burkholder, Hometown Property Sales -
$410,000
662 Bedington Circle, MANHEIM, PA662 Bedington Circle
MANHEIM, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,875 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 27,008 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Calvin L. Yoder, Top Shelf Real Estate -
$585,000
852 Christine Lane, LANCASTER, PA852 Christine Lane
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,516 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 14,375 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennifer M Figlio, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$325,000
116 Winding Hill Drive, LANCASTER, PA116 Winding Hill Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,800 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,921 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by MICHAEL T CHAN, Iron Valley Real Estate of Central PA -
$300,000
21 Sager Road, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA21 Sager Road
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,451 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 10,019 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Megan Seibert, Keller Williams Elite -
$264,900
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 -
$710,000
925 Founders Way, EAST PETERSBURG, PA925 Founders Way
EAST PETERSBURG, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,984 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anna Reiff, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$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
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