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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$220,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,392 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Alexander Glen Whitt, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA20784644 Days on Market -
$280,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,152 sqft lot 3,485 sqftListing provided by Joseph Alexander Kennedy, Realty ONE Group UnlimitedMLS PALA2079162N/A Days on Market -
$359,9004 Beds, 0 Bath2,490 sqft lot 4,792 sqftListing provided by Jacob Beiler, Hostetter Realty LLCMLS PALA20799564 Days on Market -
$135,000Pre-Foreclosure
or Short Sale5 Beds, 1 Bath1,982 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Isis T. Waller, Turn Key Realty GroupMLS PALA2079700N/A Days on Market -
$215,0002 Beds, 2 Baths1,479 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Faruk Sisic, Cavalry Realty, LLCMLS PALA20804484 Days on Market -
$349,9006 Beds, 2 Baths1,972 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Benjamin Daniel Noel, Prime Home Real Estate, LLCMLS PALA20776944 Days on Market -
$354,9004 Beds, 3 Baths1,851 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by PREM BARAL, Iron Valley Real Estate of LancasterMLS PALA20798244 Days on Market -
$359,000Price Drop4 Beds, 1 Bath1,745 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Kara Weber, Keller Williams of Central PAMLS PALA20782784 Days on Market -
$335,0003 Beds, 0 Bath1,852 sqft lot 3,050 sqftListing provided by Alexander Glen Whitt, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA20804804 Days on Market -
$249,9003 Beds, 2 Baths1,634 sqft lot 2,614 sqftListing provided by James Fisher, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA20804645 Days on Market -
$245,0004 Beds, 1 Bath1,520 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Andrew Bartlett, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA2078676N/A Days on Market -
$193,000Price Drop2 Beds, 1 Bath784 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Benuel Tobias Fisher, Manor West RealtyMLS PALA20792965 Days on Market -
$300,0004 Beds, 2 Baths1,748 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by JAYDA Nevayah MORALES, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA20803705 Days on Market -
$271,0002 Beds, 2 Baths2,470 sqft lot 10,890 sqftListing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLCMLS PALA2077732N/A Days on Market -
$290,0003 Beds, 3 Baths1,186 sqft lot 3,050 sqftListing provided by Laura E Diamantoni, Realty ONE Group UnlimitedMLS PALA20799065 Days on Market -
$400,0004 Beds, 2 Baths2,256 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Alexander Glen Whitt, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA20797165 Days on Market -
$675,0004 Beds, 3 Baths2,647 sqft lot 9,584 sqftListing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA20800185 Days on Market -
$320,0004 Beds, 2 Baths1,707 sqft lot 3,050 sqftListing provided by Jerry N Lehman, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA20803045 Days on Market -
$199,9003 Beds, 1 Bath1,040 sqft lot 872 sqftListing provided by Jesse D Hersh, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA20804225 Days on Market -
$209,9003 Beds, 1 Bath1,126 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Benjamin E. Siegrist, Kingsway Realty - LancasterMLS PALA20790685 Days on Market -
$265,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,300 sqftListing provided by MICHELLE BUSH, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA20804146 Days on Market -
$384,000Price Drop4 Beds, 3 Baths2,419 sqft lot 3,921 sqftListing provided by Alexander Glen Whitt, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA20801986 Days on Market -
$245,000Price Drop4 Beds, 1 Bath1,648 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Alexander Glen Whitt, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA20797146 Days on Market -
$365,0003 Beds, 3 Baths1,550 sqft lot 872 sqftListing provided by Isaura Molina-Calvo, Keller Williams RealtyMLS PALA20800566 Days on Market -
$424,9003 Beds, 3 Baths1,572 sqftListing provided by Kathleen L Duke, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA20787266 Days on Market -
$235,900Price Drop3 Beds, 1 Bath1,504 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Filippo Raia II, Manor West RealtyMLS PALA20765606 Days on Market -
$337,5003 Beds, 3 Baths1,927 sqftListing provided by Dana Poetzl, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA2078582N/A Days on Market -
$209,9003 Beds, 1 Bath1,388 sqft lot 872 sqftListing provided by Ryan L. Gearhart, RKG Real Estate, LLCMLS PALA20772947 Days on Market -
$449,9004 Beds, 4 Baths2,004 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by William Catesby Gilbert, Mountain Realty ERA PoweredMLS PALA20802587 Days on Market -
$234,9002 Beds, 1 Bath986 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Benjamin E. Siegrist, Kingsway Realty - LancasterMLS PALA20803647 Days on Market
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