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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$89,995
Lot 16 Londonderry Lane, NOTTINGHAM, PALot 16 Londonderry Lane
NOTTINGHAM, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2.69 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Gary M Scheivert, BHHS Fox & Roach-Media -
$379,000
27 Coolidge Drive, EPHRATA, PA27 Coolidge Drive
EPHRATA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,416 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 7,841 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Andy Sollenberger, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata -
$350,000
26 W Lemon Street, LITITZ, PA26 W Lemon Street
LITITZ, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,510 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$269,900
44 Brookfield Road, LITITZ, PA44 Brookfield Road
LITITZ, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,600 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$275,000
906 Donegal Springs Road, MOUNT JOY, PA906 Donegal Springs Road
MOUNT JOY, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,044 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 10,890 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$450,000
80 Apple Blossom Drive, LANCASTER, PA80 Apple Blossom Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,802 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 10,019 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$349,999
309 W Main Street, ADAMSTOWN, PA309 W Main Street
ADAMSTOWN, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,242 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 10,890 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Russell H Renninger, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$534,800
22 Fox Road, NEWMANSTOWN, PA22 Fox Road
NEWMANSTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,270 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1.25 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Randal V Kline, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata -
$489,900
7 Oliver Drive, QUARRYVILLE, PA7 Oliver Drive
QUARRYVILLE, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,090 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 40,076 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennifer Eileen McDowell, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$188,000
MLS # PALA2094654, MANHEIM, PAMLS # PALA2094654
MANHEIM, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,807 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Adam Reimers, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$449,000
1239 Donegal Springs Rd, MOUNT JOY, PA1239 Donegal Springs Rd
MOUNT JOY, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,728 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 15,682 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennifer King, RE/MAX Evolved -
$225,000
437 S State Street, EPHRATA, PA437 S State Street
EPHRATA, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,438 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 5,663 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ruth M Schultz, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$299,000
MLS # PALA2094598, STEVENS, PAMLS # PALA2094598
STEVENS, PA- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,212 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 25,701 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennah L. Good, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$350,000
137 E Clay Street, LANCASTER, PA137 E Clay Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,700 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jeffrey D Bowman, Hometown Property Sales -
$275,000
637 N Mary Street, LANCASTER, PA637 N Mary Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,419 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$424,990
19 W King Street, EPHRATA, PA19 W King Street
EPHRATA, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,125 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 17,424 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Deborah A Moore, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata -
$339,900
38 Toll Gate Station, LANCASTER, PA38 Toll Gate Station
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,197 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Lisa K Naples, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$205,000
542 Reynolds Ave, LANCASTER, PA542 Reynolds Ave
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 840 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Brad Zimmerman, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$119,000
440 High Street, LANCASTER, PA440 High Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,350 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,921 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Luis R. Ortega Jr., Weichert Realtors - The Ortega Group -
$574,900
1624 Parvin Road, LANCASTER, PA1624 Parvin Road
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,688 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 6,099 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Parker Wolfe, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$345,000
3653 Main Street, CONESTOGA, PA3653 Main Street
CONESTOGA, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,166 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 27,879 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Samia Kreiser, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$150,000
637 S West End Avenue, LANCASTER, PA637 S West End Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,428 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Danielle Carolynn Mohler, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$315,000
69 Pebble Creek Drive, LITITZ, PA69 Pebble Creek Drive
LITITZ, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,376 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Chuck Honabach, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$169,000
90 Hilldale Road, HOLTWOOD, PA90 Hilldale Road
HOLTWOOD, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 676 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 4.00 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Jacob Glick, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$724,500
1353 Hilltop Road, NARVON, PA1353 Hilltop Road
NARVON, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 3,030 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3.80 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Russell Canouse, Keller Williams Elite -
$575,000
3701 E Elizabethtown Road, MANHEIM, PA3701 E Elizabethtown Road
MANHEIM, PA- 6 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,480 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 23,523 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Donna Shaw, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$430,000
207 Sutherland Road, LANCASTER, PA207 Sutherland Road
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,929 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 13,068 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Sheri W. Dougherty, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$424,900
403 N Queen Street, LANCASTER, PA403 N Queen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,950 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Elizabeth Moore, Keller Williams Elite -
$205,000
516 Union Street, COLUMBIA, PA516 Union Street
COLUMBIA, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,200 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Amy Beachy, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$239,900
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
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