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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$65,0001014 Willow Street Pike #LOT 4, LANCASTER, PA1014 Willow Street Pike #LOT 4
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 728 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Serena Riedel, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$449,00041 W Lemon Street #409, LANCASTER, PA41 W Lemon Street #409
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,203 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Allison Deutsch, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$369,900233 E New Street, LANCASTER, PA233 E New Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,216 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Johnathan Stauffer, RE/MAX Evolved -
$449,900529 N Mary Street, LANCASTER, PA529 N Mary Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,158 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Calvin Yoder, Keller Williams Elite -
$900442 E King Street #4, LANCASTER, PA442 E King Street #4
LANCASTER, PA- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 600 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 5,228 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Adam Lewis, Realty Professional Group LLC -
$399,9001055 Louise Avenue, LANCASTER, PA1055 Louise Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,312 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 4,792 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Veysal Badalov, Keller Williams Real Estate - Bensalem -
$226,900917 Columbia Avenue #233, LANCASTER, PA917 Columbia Avenue #233
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,027 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennifer King, RE/MAX Evolved -
$415,000623 E Chestnut Street, LANCASTER, PA623 E Chestnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,419 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 3,921 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Alexander Glen Whitt, Keller Williams Elite -
$170,000131 Pearl Street, LANCASTER, PA131 Pearl Street
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 13,068 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by James Englert Jr, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$278,000449 S Plum Street, LANCASTER, PA449 S Plum Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,615 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ashley Bleacher, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$325,0001664 Old Philadelphia Pike, LANCASTER, PA1664 Old Philadelphia Pike
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,352 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 8,712 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Parker Wolfe, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$289,900751 E Fulton St, LANCASTER, PA751 E Fulton St
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,003 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Dana Guyer, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$389,900730 State Street, LANCASTER, PA730 State Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,449 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,921 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mark S Thudium, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$215,000515 Lafayette Street, LANCASTER, PA515 Lafayette Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,220 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Beau Christopher Mora, Keller Williams Elite -
$179,9001233 Fremont Street, LANCASTER, PA1233 Fremont Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,602 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by R. Ashley Brunner, Keller Williams Elite -
$1,250719 N Duke Street #1, LANCASTER, PA719 N Duke Street #1
LANCASTER, PA- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 850 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 12,197 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christopher Fulvio, Magnolia Lane Properties -
$47,5001014 Willow Street Pike #8, LANCASTER, PA1014 Willow Street Pike #8
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 720 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mackenzie Hilsinger, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$209,900329 Mill Street, LANCASTER, PA329 Mill Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Shalani Colon, Realty One Group Alliance -
$895,00012 - 14 S Queen Street, LANCASTER, PA12 - 14 S Queen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 5,160 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Timothy K Shreiner, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$289,000107 Euclid Avenue, LANCASTER, PA107 Euclid Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,424 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christopher J Carr, HomeZu by Simple Choice -
$280,000561 S Lime Street, LANCASTER, PA561 S Lime Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,119 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Adrian L Young, Keller Williams Keystone Realty -
$244,900159 Melrose Lane, LANCASTER, PA159 Melrose Lane
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,224 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Stephen Burkett, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$299,900718 N Pine Street, LANCASTER, PA718 N Pine Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,750 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Brianna Garber, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$244,900517 S Prince Street, LANCASTER, PA517 S Prince Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,520 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Maria Rojas, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$205,000125 Dauphin Street, LANCASTER, PA125 Dauphin Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,102 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kennard Henderson, RE/MAX Regency Realty -
$529,900626 N Duke Street, LANCASTER, PA626 N Duke Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,774 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 4,792 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Amy L Fields, Lancaster Real Estate -
$717,800626 N Duke Street, LANCASTER, PA626 N Duke Street
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,774 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 5,228 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Amy L Fields, Lancaster Real Estate -
$187,50038 E New Street, LANCASTER, PA38 E New Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,204 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Amy L Fields, Lancaster Real Estate -
$485,000801 S Prince Street, LANCASTER, PA801 S Prince Street
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,254 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 9,584 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Stephen Hammond, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$425,900658 W Walnut Street, LANCASTER, PA658 W Walnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,301 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Claire Chivington, Realty ONE Group Unlimited
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