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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$489,900
1277 S Colebrook Road, MANHEIM, PA1277 S Colebrook Road
MANHEIM, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,581 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2.60 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Matthew F McClintock, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$300,000
229 S West End Avenue, LANCASTER, PA229 S West End Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,280 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Bob Rose, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$389,900
972 W Main Street, EPHRATA, PA972 W Main Street
EPHRATA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,805 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 15,682 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Carol Lehman, Hostetter Realty LLC -
$239,900
549 S Lime Street, LANCASTER, PA549 S Lime Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,846 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Sajy Mathew, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$425,000
365 E Main Street, LANDISVILLE, PA365 E Main Street
LANDISVILLE, PA- 3 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,900 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 10,890 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jamie S Clinton, Keller Williams Elite -
$425,000
8 Kay Drive, LANCASTER, PA8 Kay Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,456 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 15,682 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Abby Knarr, Keller Williams Elite -
$400,000
37 - 39 Mechanic Street, REINHOLDS, PA37 - 39 Mechanic Street
REINHOLDS, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 1,932 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 9,584 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Cory Showalter, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$659,000
522 W James Street, LANCASTER, PA522 W James Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,375 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Brent Hostetter, Hostetter Realty LLC -
$380,000
61 Weaver Avenue, EPHRATA, PA61 Weaver Avenue
EPHRATA, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,019 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 6,970 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kevin Kohl, Hauenstein Agency, Inc. -
$150,000
1248 Rear Wabank Road, LANCASTER, PA1248 Rear Wabank Road
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 1.40 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by C Thomas Risser, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$857,492
349 Alpomado Street, DENVER, PA349 Alpomado Street
DENVER, PA- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,828 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 20,038 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by NON MEMBER, Non Subscribing Office -
$545,000
1855 Emerald Way, MOUNT JOY, PA1855 Emerald Way
MOUNT JOY, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,381 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 11,762 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mark J Shanaman, RE/MAX Of Reading -
$619,900
215 N Lime Street, LANCASTER, PA215 N Lime Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,892 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,921 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mick Kalata, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$351,500
724 Fieldstone Lane, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA724 Fieldstone Lane
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,292 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 8,712 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Seth M Hueter, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$610,000
1041 Springville Road, EAST EARL, PA1041 Springville Road
EAST EARL, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,890 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Curvin Horning, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata -
$529,900
2 Rollingview Lane, DENVER, PA2 Rollingview Lane
DENVER, PA- 6 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,384 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 13,940 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Marcus Gonzalez, Atlas Land and Homes -
$375,000
441 N Queen Street, LANCASTER, PA441 N Queen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,812 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Phil Kuntz, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$299,900
149 Owl Hill Road, LITITZ, PA149 Owl Hill Road
LITITZ, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,425 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 16,553 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Donna Shaw, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$319,900
218 School House Road, LANCASTER, PA218 School House Road
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,586 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 30,492 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Melissa Boots, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$710,000
70 Deer Lane, HOLTWOOD, PA70 Deer Lane
HOLTWOOD, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 4,288 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 43,560 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kyle Stively, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$450,000
217 Spruce Street, DENVER, PA217 Spruce Street
DENVER, PA- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 1,828 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 27,879 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Sandra J Martin, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$223,000
1207 Mount Gretna Road, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA1207 Mount Gretna Road
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,404 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 14,375 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$261,900
917 Columbia Avenue #425, LANCASTER, PA917 Columbia Avenue #425
LANCASTER, PA- 1 Bed
- 2 Baths
- 906 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Beth A Andrew, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$375,000
723 Penn Avenue, LITITZ, PA723 Penn Avenue
LITITZ, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,232 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 17,424 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jason S. Burkholder, Hometown Property Sales -
$590,000
192 Fairway Drive, DENVER, PA192 Fairway Drive
DENVER, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,456 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 16,553 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by BROOKS R. WATTS, RE/MAX 1st Advantage -
$694,700
14 Walton Hill Circle, LITITZ, PA14 Walton Hill Circle
LITITZ, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,663 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 7,841 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Paul E Zimmerman, Today's Realty -
$138,000
547 Manor Street, LANCASTER, PA547 Manor Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 702 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wendell Huyard, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$761,850
435 Parkside Way, LITITZ, PA435 Parkside Way
LITITZ, PA- 5 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 3,641 Home (sqft)
- 6 Baths
- 12,197 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by James Craig Smoot, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$380,000
103 Goldenfield Drive, LANCASTER, PA103 Goldenfield Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,620 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 4,792 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Matthew Weaver, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$225,000
1106 Village Road, LANCASTER, PA1106 Village Road
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,536 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 29,621 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Chester Lapp, William Penn Real Estate Assoc
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