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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$475,000
1694 Columbia Avenue, LANCASTER, PA1694 Columbia Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 3,353 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 7,406 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$299,900
652 4th St, LANCASTER, PA652 4th St
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,544 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jan M Bernardini, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$285,000
1206 Cobblestone Lane, LANCASTER, PA1206 Cobblestone Lane
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,332 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by R. Ashley Brunner, LPT Realty, LLC -
$339,900
121 Valleybrook Drive, LANCASTER, PA121 Valleybrook Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,488 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christian Will, Keller Williams Elite -
$335,000
487 Prospect Road, MANHEIM, PA487 Prospect Road
MANHEIM, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,911 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 13,504 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Tiffany Lynell Bradley, Iron Valley Real Estate -
$643,500
40 Jewel Drive, MOUNT JOY, PA40 Jewel Drive
MOUNT JOY, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,400 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 15,246 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by David L White, OwnerEntry.com -
$605,000
321 N President Avenue, LANCASTER, PA321 N President Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 4,000 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1.10 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$385,000
39 Valerie Drive, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA39 Valerie Drive
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,148 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 20,909 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Lethea M Myers, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$619,000
7 Thicket Lane, LANCASTER, PA7 Thicket Lane
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,972 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 6,970 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Andrew Cole Eshleman, Charles & Associates RE -
$749,900
421 Rhoda Dr, LANCASTER, PA421 Rhoda Dr
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,697 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 17,860 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Julie M. Diener, RE/MAX Evolved -
$435,000
1108 Osceola Drive, DRUMORE, PA1108 Osceola Drive
DRUMORE, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,288 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 37,898 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Gregory A Melton, Highland Realty Group LLC -
$350,000
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 -
$655,000
1160 Narvon Road, NARVON, PA1160 Narvon Road
NARVON, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,749 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 43,560 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Randal V Kline, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata -
$564,990
1116 Collina Lane, MOUNT JOY, PA1116 Collina Lane
MOUNT JOY, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,679 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 5,663 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas E Despard, Cygnet Real Estate Inc. -
$439,900
119 N Pine Street, LANCASTER, PA119 N Pine Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,944 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 3,921 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Chris Beiler, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$538,620
1124 Alden Street, MOUNT JOY, PA1124 Alden Street
MOUNT JOY, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,826 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas E Despard, Cygnet Real Estate Inc. -
$340,000
1605 Lime Valley Road, STRASBURG, PA1605 Lime Valley Road
STRASBURG, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,260 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 20,474 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christina Lynn Zerbe, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$449,990
407 Ashworth Street, MOUNT JOY, PA407 Ashworth Street
MOUNT JOY, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,103 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 6,534 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas E Despard, Cygnet Real Estate Inc. -
$175,000
16 S Ann Street, LANCASTER, PA16 S Ann Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,383 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennah L. Good, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$399,990
1129 Collina Lane, MOUNT JOY, PA1129 Collina Lane
MOUNT JOY, PA- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,980 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 6,534 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas E Despard, Cygnet Real Estate Inc. -
$525,000
230 Cambridge Lane, LITITZ, PA230 Cambridge Lane
LITITZ, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,806 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 8,277 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Gregory A Melton, Highland Realty Group LLC -
$295,000
183 Stone House Lane, COLUMBIA, PA183 Stone House Lane
COLUMBIA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,800 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 7,841 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Diane Lorraine Schmidt, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$325,000
111 Water Street, NEW HOLLAND, PA111 Water Street
NEW HOLLAND, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 4,485 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 14,811 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Chester Lapp, William Penn Real Estate Assoc -
$497,990
1138 Alden Street, MOUNT JOY, PA1138 Alden Street
MOUNT JOY, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,838 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas E Despard, Cygnet Real Estate Inc. -
$679,900
2958 Hearthside Lane, LANCASTER, PA2958 Hearthside Lane
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,743 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 15,246 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Brandon Talley, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$209,900
139 Crystal Street, LANCASTER, PA139 Crystal Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,176 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jasmine Kraybill, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$743,900
437 W Walnut Street, LANCASTER, PA437 W Walnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,353 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Chad Hurst, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$425,000
365 E Main Street, LANDISVILLE, PA365 E Main Street
LANDISVILLE, PA- 3 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,900 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 10,890 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jamie S Clinton, Keller Williams Elite -
$549,900
3133 Windon Avenue, LANCASTER, PA3133 Windon Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,715 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 13,504 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Joshua Lucas Packer, Keller Williams Elite -
$439,900
149 Countryside Lane, MARIETTA, PA149 Countryside Lane
MARIETTA, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,731 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 20,474 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christopher Joseph Stretch, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty
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