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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$170,000
134 W Walnut Street, MARIETTA, PA134 W Walnut Street
MARIETTA, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,615 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,921 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Scott A Clinton, Keller Williams Elite -
$292,500
533 Martin Avenue, MOUNT JOY, PA533 Martin Avenue
MOUNT JOY, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,650 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 9,148 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jamie Leigh Anderson, Iron Valley Real Estate of York County -
$399,900
960 Mount Gretna Road, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA960 Mount Gretna Road
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,848 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 35,720 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christian Will, Keller Williams Elite -
$250,000
413 Thrush Drive, MANHEIM, PA413 Thrush Drive
MANHEIM, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,388 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,921 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$249,900
923 Lititz Avenue, LANCASTER, PA923 Lititz Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,264 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christian Will, Keller Williams Elite -
$415,000
325 W Gramby Street, MANHEIM, PA325 W Gramby Street
MANHEIM, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 2,028 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 21,780 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Dennis Brandt, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$403,000
2481 Artesian Way, LANCASTER, PA2481 Artesian Way
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,292 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jacqueline Koob, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$380,000
546 Bent Oak Drive, MOUNT JOY, PA546 Bent Oak Drive
MOUNT JOY, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,320 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 12,633 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Dennis Brandt, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$525,000
1957 Geraldson Drive, LANCASTER, PA1957 Geraldson Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,749 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 41,382 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$465,000
15 Wildflower Lane, LANCASTER, PA15 Wildflower Lane
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,534 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 34,848 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Calvin L. Yoder, Top Shelf Real Estate -
$499,900
429 S President Avenue, LANCASTER, PA429 S President Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,755 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 11,762 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ashley Bleacher, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$450,000
1 Cameron Court, DENVER, PA1 Cameron Court
DENVER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,871 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 9,148 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Nicole Messina, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$300,000
10 S River Street, MARIETTA, PA10 S River Street
MARIETTA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,832 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 7,841 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Roseanne Madar, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$289,900
595 N Plum Street, LANCASTER, PA595 N Plum Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,309 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by STEVE MILLER, RE/MAX Realty Select -
$329,900
474 W Ridge Road, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA474 W Ridge Road
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,734 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 11,762 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Roseanne Madar, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$644,825
242 Parkside Place, LANCASTER, PA242 Parkside Place
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,880 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 7,406 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Robert D Hess, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$225,000
5536 Bossler Road, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA5536 Bossler Road
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,512 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 39,204 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jason N. Bange, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$819,900
1269 Homestead Lane, LANCASTER, PA1269 Homestead Lane
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,451 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 8,277 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Debra Burke, Keller Williams Elite -
$409,900
232 Willow Valley Drive, LANCASTER, PA232 Willow Valley Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,928 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Michael J Perry, Fathom Realty -
$825,000
354 Amber Drive, LITITZ, PA354 Amber Drive
LITITZ, PA- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,805 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christopher Joseph Stretch, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$324,900
24 W Denlinger Avenue, STRASBURG, PA24 W Denlinger Avenue
STRASBURG, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,292 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 17,424 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Joshua Carr, Keller Williams Elite -
$365,000
809 Sentz Drive, MOUNT JOY, PA809 Sentz Drive
MOUNT JOY, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,176 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 20,474 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Dennis Brandt, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$250,000
111 Falmouth Road, BAINBRIDGE, PA111 Falmouth Road
BAINBRIDGE, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 960 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 10,455 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jacob Ziegler, Keller Williams Elite -
$485,000
581 Stehman Church Road, MILLERSVILLE, PA581 Stehman Church Road
MILLERSVILLE, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 3,004 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1.03 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Thomas W Taglieri III, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$525,000
1813 Emerald Way, MOUNT JOY, PA1813 Emerald Way
MOUNT JOY, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,915 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 5,228 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mark Andrew Zelinski, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$345,000
2576 Graystone Road, EAST PETERSBURG, PA2576 Graystone Road
EAST PETERSBURG, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,226 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 21,345 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jeffery J Seibert, Keller Williams Elite -
$335,000
455 Crosswinds Drive, LITITZ, PA455 Crosswinds Drive
LITITZ, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,552 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 12,633 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$719,900
137 Huntingwood Drive, LANCASTER, PA137 Huntingwood Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,611 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 17,860 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christen Tribbitt, Keller Williams Elite -
$600,000
16 W Ridge Road, LITITZ, PA16 W Ridge Road
LITITZ, PA- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,864 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 31,799 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Brad Zimmerman, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$375,000
507 E Chestnut Street, LANCASTER, PA507 E Chestnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,608 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
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