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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$249,900
691 Topaz Drive, LANCASTER, PA691 Topaz Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,460 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by James Englert Jr, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$228,365
723 Marietta Avenue, LANCASTER, PA723 Marietta Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,448 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Michael G Stoltzfus, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$245,000
841 3rd Street, LANCASTER, PA841 3rd Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,240 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christine Nolt, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$197,670
622 Juniata Street, LANCASTER, PA622 Juniata Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,116 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Carol Lehman, Hostetter Realty LLC -
$309,900
347 N Reservoir Street, LANCASTER, PA347 N Reservoir Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 1,518 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Alexander Glen Whitt, Keller Williams Elite -
$309,900
35 N Mulberry Street, LANCASTER, PA35 N Mulberry Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 1,420 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 436 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Lydia Miller, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$318,900
49 Toll Gate Station, LANCASTER, PA49 Toll Gate Station
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,827 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Janet Sierk, EXP Realty, LLC -
$295,000
536 E King Street, LANCASTER, PA536 E King Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,072 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennifer King, RE/MAX Evolved -
$430,000
24 Race Avenue, LANCASTER, PA24 Race Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,182 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 4,356 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by David S High, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$325,000
327 N Reservoir Street, LANCASTER, PA327 N Reservoir Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,935 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Cynthia Emaline Espenshade, Life Changes Realty Group -
$176,000
585 Zook Avenue, LANCASTER, PA585 Zook Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,526 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jane Arlene Martin, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$685,000
340 E Orange Street, LANCASTER, PA340 E Orange Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,309 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 6,099 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$179,900
621 Lake Street, LANCASTER, PA621 Lake Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,096 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by mabel hinson, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$229,900
441 E Strawberry Street, LANCASTER, PA441 E Strawberry Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,972 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Lauren Blain, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$250,000
523 Rear Juniata Street, LANCASTER, PA523 Rear Juniata Street
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 6,099 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$325,000
1525 Cedar Road, LANCASTER, PA1525 Cedar Road
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,380 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 6,970 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Rachel Hartnett, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$275,000
435 N Queen Street, LANCASTER, PA435 N Queen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,306 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jesse D Hersh, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$270,000
622 N Jefferson Street, LANCASTER, PA622 N Jefferson Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,256 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jane P Megginson, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$189,000
415 Lancaster Avenue, LANCASTER, PA415 Lancaster Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,632 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christopher Joseph Stretch, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$325,000
437 S Queen Street, LANCASTER, PA437 S Queen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 1,798 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 4,792 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ian Matthew Hey, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$267,000
205 E Chestnut Street, LANCASTER, PA205 E Chestnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,742 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Matt Ziegler, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$375,000
311 W Lemon Street, LANCASTER, PA311 W Lemon Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,734 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Tracy L. Seiger, Life Changes Realty Group -
$290,000
121 Laurel Street, LANCASTER, PA121 Laurel Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 1,876 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Matthew Joseph Koch, Keller Williams Elite -
$289,900
1029 Orange Street, LANCASTER, PA1029 Orange Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,122 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christian Will, Keller Williams Elite -
$334,900
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 -
$439,900
1008 Skyline Drive, LANCASTER, PA1008 Skyline Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,185 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 10,019 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by R. Ashley Brunner, LPT Realty, LLC -
$420,000
1631 Sunset Avenue, LANCASTER, PA1631 Sunset Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,796 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 12,197 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Matthew Thomas Iseman, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$182,300
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 -
$365,000
923 Rohrerstown Road, LANCASTER, PA923 Rohrerstown Road
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,064 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 9,584 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Dipak Bhatta, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$175,000
458 Manor Street, LANCASTER, PA458 Manor Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,776 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Brad Zimmerman, RE/MAX Pinnacle
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