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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$425,000
2043 Stonecrest Drive, LANCASTER, PA2043 Stonecrest Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,448 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 10,890 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Samuel Walls, EXP Realty, LLC -
$355,000
2145 Fruitville Pike, LANCASTER, PA2145 Fruitville Pike
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,512 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 11,326 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Beth A Andrew, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$245,000
228 N Reservoir Street, LANCASTER, PA228 N Reservoir Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,600 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by MARIE M FRANCOIS, Iron Valley Real Estate -
$230,000
12 Ashlea Village, NEW HOLLAND, PA12 Ashlea Village
NEW HOLLAND, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,076 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Curvin Horning, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata -
$700,000
744 Lime Quarry Road, GAP, PA744 Lime Quarry Road
GAP, PA- 5 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 3,688 Home (sqft)
- 6 Baths
- 2.25 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Randal V Kline, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata -
$417,000
922 May Road, LITITZ, PA922 May Road
LITITZ, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,852 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 17,860 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$750,000
27 E Main Street, STRASBURG, PA27 E Main Street
STRASBURG, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 3,148 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1.10 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Gilbert B Lyons Jr, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$374,900
1526 Princess Anne Drive, LANCASTER, PA1526 Princess Anne Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,705 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 16,118 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Darren Hershock, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$399,900
1845 Serene Way, LANCASTER, PA1845 Serene Way
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,862 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by R. Ashley Brunner, LPT Realty, LLC -
$279,900
330 N Charlotte Street, LANCASTER, PA330 N Charlotte Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,316 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by R. Ashley Brunner, LPT Realty, LLC -
$336,000
355 Arbor Road, LANCASTER, PA355 Arbor Road
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,458 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 20,038 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennifer King, RE/MAX Evolved -
$505,000
185 Masters Drive, DENVER, PA185 Masters Drive
DENVER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,772 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 16,553 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Rachel Stoltzfus, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$349,900
47 Wabank Road, MILLERSVILLE, PA47 Wabank Road
MILLERSVILLE, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,544 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 14,811 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Scott Moore, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$475,000
769 Georgetown Road, PARADISE, PA769 Georgetown Road
PARADISE, PA- 6 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,406 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 18,731 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Sherman B Senn, RE/MAX Professional Realty -
$205,000
33 W Frederick Street, LANCASTER, PA33 W Frederick Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,228 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Cheryl A. McFadden, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$470,000
101 Miller Street, STRASBURG, PA101 Miller Street
STRASBURG, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,176 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 38,333 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by John Stoltzfus, Stoltzfus Realty -
$955,000
17 - 19 Marticville Road, LANCASTER, PA17 - 19 Marticville Road
LANCASTER, PA- 7 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2,149 Home (sqft)
- 5 Baths
- 4.40 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by John Stoltzfus, Stoltzfus Realty -
$405,000
949 Brunnerville Road, LITITZ, PA949 Brunnerville Road
LITITZ, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,684 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 20,038 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Joni Fortna, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$330,000
6370 Sundra Drive, EAST PETERSBURG, PA6370 Sundra Drive
EAST PETERSBURG, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,188 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 23,958 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by MICHAEL D SOUDERS, Iron Valley Real Estate of Central PA -
$385,000
749 Heather Ridge, MANHEIM, PA749 Heather Ridge
MANHEIM, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,692 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Sara Colby, Hostetter Realty LLC -
$334,900
161 Cobblestone Lane, LANCASTER, PA161 Cobblestone Lane
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,052 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Andy Esbenshade, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$335,000
118 Glen Moore Circle, LANCASTER, PA118 Glen Moore Circle
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,701 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 10,890 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wendy L Stauffer, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata -
$450,000
270 Highview Drive, LEOLA, PA270 Highview Drive
LEOLA, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,788 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 18,731 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Paul Ross Furner, Keller Williams Elite -
$375,000
111 Tanglewood Lane, LANCASTER, PA111 Tanglewood Lane
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,521 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 6,099 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Andy Omar Lopez, Signature Realty NJ -
$230,000
107 Delancy Place, LANCASTER, PA107 Delancy Place
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,188 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Timothy K Shreiner, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$335,000
931 Cambridge Drive, MANHEIM, PA931 Cambridge Drive
MANHEIM, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,488 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 10,890 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Gil Ochs, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$230,000
731 Saint Joseph Street, LANCASTER, PA731 Saint Joseph Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,356 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 4,792 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Timothy K Shreiner, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$340,000
220 N Shippen Street, LANCASTER, PA220 N Shippen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,654 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by JOY DANIELS, Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd -
$265,000
357 Twin County Road, MORGANTOWN, PA357 Twin County Road
MORGANTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,472 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 17,860 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wendy C McCooey, RE/MAX Of Reading -
$2,850,000
395 Prospect Road, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA395 Prospect Road
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,680 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 126.40 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty
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