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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$385,000
830 Grandview Boulevard, LANCASTER, PA830 Grandview Boulevard
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,162 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 6,970 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Sheri W. Dougherty, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$475,000
212 Willow Valley Drive, LANCASTER, PA212 Willow Valley Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,721 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Melanie Fox, RE/MAX Realty Associates -
$325,000
131 Garden City Drive, LANCASTER, PA131 Garden City Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,776 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 13,068 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Matthew Weaver, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$399,999
8 Kay Drive, LANCASTER, PA8 Kay Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,456 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 15,682 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Abby Knarr, Keller Williams Elite -
$244,900
758 Hershey Avenue, LANCASTER, PA758 Hershey Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,377 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Rose Mosemann, Hostetter Realty LLC -
$289,900
827 Chestnut Street, COLUMBIA, PA827 Chestnut Street
COLUMBIA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,170 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 6,970 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Adalie Grace Burgard, Realty One Group Generations -
$299,900
312 S Mount Joy Street, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA312 S Mount Joy Street
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,078 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 6,099 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Michelle Kleinfelter, Iron Valley Real Estate -
$189,900
10 S 5th Street 1/2, COLUMBIA, PA10 S 5th Street 1/2
COLUMBIA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,207 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Angela Rera, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$415,000
1137 Devonshire Road, LANCASTER, PA1137 Devonshire Road
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,114 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 13,940 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by PHILLIP MURRAY, Weichert Realtors - The Ortega Group -
$375,000
1620 Stevens Street, EAST PETERSBURG, PA1620 Stevens Street
EAST PETERSBURG, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,224 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 10,455 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Emma Gaskins, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$415,000
878 Church Street, LANDISVILLE, PA878 Church Street
LANDISVILLE, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,644 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 16,118 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Cody Adams, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$399,999
53 Rosewood Drive, BROWNSTOWN, PA53 Rosewood Drive
BROWNSTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,464 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 9,584 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennifer King, RE/MAX Evolved -
$329,900
650 E Willow Street, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA650 E Willow Street
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,555 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 10,455 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Owen N Dommel, Keller Williams Elite -
$1,195,000
78 Autumn Leaf Lane, MANHEIM, PA78 Autumn Leaf Lane
MANHEIM, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 6,696 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 1.34 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Lisa Wood, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$415,000
520 Wallingford Road, LANCASTER, PA520 Wallingford Road
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,814 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 10,019 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Alexander Glen Whitt, Keller Williams Elite -
$760,760
230 Parkside Place #LOT 21, LANCASTER, PA230 Parkside Place #LOT 21
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,375 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 6,970 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Robert D Hess, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$349,000
108 S 5th Street, AKRON, PA108 S 5th Street
AKRON, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,894 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 9,148 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Peter Rutt, RE/MAX Evolved -
$350,000
43 Valleybrook Drive, LANCASTER, PA43 Valleybrook Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,392 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jeremy Ganse, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$520,000
26 Apricot Avenue, LEOLA, PA26 Apricot Avenue
LEOLA, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,736 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 12,197 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Joseph Fisher, Stoltzfus Realty -
$270,000
712 Knoll Drive, MOUNT JOY, PA712 Knoll Drive
MOUNT JOY, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,240 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 9,584 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Sarah Chavez, Realty Professional Group LLC -
$765,000
1263 Fawnwood Drive, LANCASTER, PA1263 Fawnwood Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,600 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1.10 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Alexander Glen Whitt, Keller Williams Elite -
$265,000
691 Rockwood Drive, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA691 Rockwood Drive
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,200 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 4,792 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ryan L Reed, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$419,295
2445 Spring Water Circle, LANCASTER, PA2445 Spring Water Circle
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,026 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Amy Danz, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$465,000
1441 Hollywood Dr, LANCASTER, PA1441 Hollywood Dr
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,635 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 11,762 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Abby C Young, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$714,025
417 Parkside Way, LITITZ, PA417 Parkside Way
LITITZ, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,066 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 10,455 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by James Craig Smoot, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$255,000
34 W New Street, LANCASTER, PA34 W New Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,251 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Dan J Zecher, Keller Williams Elite -
$330,000
114 Cedarwood Drive #114, DENVER, PA114 Cedarwood Drive #114
DENVER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,018 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by BRANDON LONGSTAFF, Keller Williams Realty -
$350,000
76 Scenic Drive, DENVER, PA76 Scenic Drive
DENVER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,640 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 11,326 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Allison Rae Davis, Keller Williams Elite -
$149,900
622 Lake Street, LANCASTER, PA622 Lake Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 910 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Hildamarie Ramos- Suarez, Home 1st Realty -
$419,500
5 Fisher Terrace, WILLOW STREET, PA5 Fisher Terrace
WILLOW STREET, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,858 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 37,462 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ron Mummau, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
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