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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$239,900
351 E Marion Street, LANCASTER, PA351 E Marion Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,280 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ashley Bleacher, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$365,000
37 N Lime Street, LANCASTER, PA37 N Lime Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,587 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Debra Burke, Keller Williams Elite -
$229,900
632 High Street, LANCASTER, PA632 High Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,287 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mick Kalata, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$220,000
550 Dauphin Street, LANCASTER, PA550 Dauphin Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,158 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 4,356 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ryan Sullivan, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$289,900
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 -
$85,000
701 N Queen Street #(BUSINESS ONLY), LANCASTER, PA701 N Queen Street #(BUSINESS ONLY)
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Carmen Swinehart, Dennis E. Beck Real Estate -
$248,000
543 S Prince Street, LANCASTER, PA543 S Prince Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,370 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$269,900
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 -
$200,000
533 Poplar Street, LANCASTER, PA533 Poplar Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,295 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Leonord Destine, Keller Williams Elite -
$339,900
245 Jackson Street, LANCASTER, PA245 Jackson Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,776 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Gennaro DiSomma, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$299,900
405 S Shippen Street, LANCASTER, PA405 S Shippen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 1,880 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ryan L. Gearhart, RKG Real Estate, LLC -
$149,900
424 E Strawberry Street, LANCASTER, PA424 E Strawberry Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 624 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 436 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ryan L. Gearhart, RKG Real Estate, LLC -
$349,900
28 N Charlotte Street, LANCASTER, PA28 N Charlotte Street
LANCASTER, PA- 6 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,972 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Benjamin Daniel Noel, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$349,900
28 N Charlotte Street, LANCASTER, PA28 N Charlotte Street
LANCASTER, PA- 1 Bed
- 0 Baths
- 1,972 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Benjamin Daniel Noel, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$289,900
Liquor License Lancaster City, LANCASTER, PALiquor License Lancaster City
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by R. Ashley Brunner, Keller Williams Elite -
$256,000
742 Lehigh Avenue, LANCASTER, PA742 Lehigh Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,024 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ervin J Barkman, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$340,000
127 River Bend Park, LANCASTER, PA127 River Bend Park
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,927 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Dana Poetzl, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$189,900
323 E Clay Street, LANCASTER, PA323 E Clay Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,120 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Rebekah Bailey, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$339,900
129 S Eastland Drive, LANCASTER, PA129 S Eastland Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,648 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1.19 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Cheryl A Fuss, RE/MAX Evolved -
$325,000
354 E Chestnut Street, LANCASTER, PA354 E Chestnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,022 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ryan Scott Zimmerman, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$245,000
840 Hilton Drive, LANCASTER, PA840 Hilton Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,224 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kiersten Moyer, Keller Williams Elite -
$375,000
320 S Ann Street, LANCASTER, PA320 S Ann Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 1,538 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Elisabeth P. Hamberger, Keller Williams Keystone Realty -
$875,000
126 - 128 N Pine Street, LANCASTER, PA126 - 128 N Pine Street
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 11,326 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Gilbert B Lyons Jr, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$350,000
425 Hillside Ave, LANCASTER, PA425 Hillside Ave
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,462 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jamie S Clinton, Keller Williams Elite -
$95,000
461 Lafayette Street, LANCASTER, PA461 Lafayette Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 930 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Adam Devine, Dorrance Realty LLC -
$1,795
464 Lafayette Street, LANCASTER, PA464 Lafayette Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,264 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Benuel Esh, Keller Williams Elite -
$365,000
219 N Lime Street, LANCASTER, PA219 N Lime Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,620 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$231,000
525 Hamilton Street, LANCASTER, PA525 Hamilton Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,244 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Faruk Sisic, Cavalry Realty, LLC -
$210,000
665 Fremont Street, LANCASTER, PA665 Fremont Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,512 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Nathaniel Martin Barshinger, EXP Realty, LLC -
$175,000
917 Columbia Avenue #UNIT 221, LANCASTER, PA917 Columbia Avenue #UNIT 221
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 959 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Chasity Ann Ziegler, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster
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