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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$355,000
415 Lampeter Road, LANCASTER, PA415 Lampeter Road
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,279 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 10,455 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Stephen Brillhart, Keller Williams Elite -
$236,000
855 Fountain Avenue, LANCASTER, PA855 Fountain Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,124 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Maria J Heisey, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$149,900
311 Beaver Street, LANCASTER, PA311 Beaver Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,125 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jeffrey L Zimmerman, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$325,000
52 Old Dorwart Street, LANCASTER, PA52 Old Dorwart Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,272 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Daniel Ortiz, Real of Pennsylvania -
$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 -
$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 -
$238,000
823 Ocean Avenue, LANCASTER, PA823 Ocean Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,566 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anthony Carro, KW Empower -
$409,900
657 W Orange Street, LANCASTER, PA657 W Orange Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,922 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Bradley T Viera, Keller Williams Keystone Realty -
$360,000
128 E New Street, LANCASTER, PA128 E New Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,474 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Robert LaGrassa, Signature Property Professionals LLC -
$315,000
70 Chesapeake Street, LANCASTER, PA70 Chesapeake Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,574 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jonathan Campbell, Real of Pennsylvania -
$110,000
330 Beaver Street, LANCASTER, PA330 Beaver Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,446 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jeffrey L Zimmerman, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$159,900
923 Lititz Avenue, LANCASTER, PA923 Lititz Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,064 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thai Loy, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$372,000
53 S Marshall Street, LANCASTER, PA53 S Marshall Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 1,739 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jeffrey L Zimmerman, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$224,900
743 Saint Joseph Street, LANCASTER, PA743 Saint Joseph Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,014 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mick Kalata, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$219,500
846 Marjory Terrace, LANCASTER, PA846 Marjory Terrace
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,160 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennifer Fields, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$249,900
647 4th Street, LANCASTER, PA647 4th Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,192 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas A DeLong, Life Changes Realty Group -
$199,900
564 Hamilton Street, LANCASTER, PA564 Hamilton Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,260 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Bradley T Viera, Keller Williams Keystone Realty -
$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 -
$140,000
342 Beaver Street, LANCASTER, PA342 Beaver Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,341 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Parker Wolfe, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$168,000
65 Wise Avenue, LANCASTER, PA65 Wise Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 952 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Carole M Kirchner, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$339,500
22 E New Street, LANCASTER, PA22 E New Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,449 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wendell Huyard, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$159,900
327 Beaver Street, LANCASTER, PA327 Beaver Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 702 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Sherry L Merrill, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$329,000
128 E James Street, LANCASTER, PA128 E James Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,851 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by PREM BARAL, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$650,000
1118 Edgemoor Court, LANCASTER, PA1118 Edgemoor Court
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,647 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 9,584 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$260,000
850 E Madison Street, LANCASTER, PA850 E Madison Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,260 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by David M Mattes, RE/MAX Of Reading -
$375,000
408 Mayer Place, LANCASTER, PA408 Mayer Place
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,684 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Toni Thomas, Mountain Realty ERA Powered -
$375,000
418 Mayer Place, LANCASTER, PA418 Mayer Place
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,684 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Toni Thomas, Mountain Realty ERA Powered -
$279,500
610 S Prince Street, LANCASTER, PA610 S Prince Street
LANCASTER, PA- 6 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,906 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by CESAR CASTELLS DEL RIO, Keller Williams Elite -
$232,950
730 High Street, LANCASTER, PA730 High Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,118 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Stephanie Shepherd, Keller Williams Elite -
$325,000
853 Janet Avenue, LANCASTER, PA853 Janet Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,740 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 5,228 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Steve Huber, RE/MAX Pinnacle
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