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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$335,500
213 Maple Avenue, QUARRYVILLE, PA213 Maple Avenue
QUARRYVILLE, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,917 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 15,246 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Tim Keller, H.K. Keller -
$230,000
20 N 7th Street, COLUMBIA, PA20 N 7th Street
COLUMBIA, PA- 3 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,108 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jesse D Hersh, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$185,000
533 Martin Avenue, MOUNT JOY, PA533 Martin Avenue
MOUNT JOY, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,000 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 9,148 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Tim Keller, H.K. Keller -
$300,000
22 N Pine Street, LANCASTER, PA22 N Pine Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,872 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas James Burnett, Keller Williams Elite -
$2,350,000
910 Pennwood Circle, LANCASTER, PA910 Pennwood Circle
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 8 Baths
- 8,901 Home (sqft)
- 8 Baths
- 2.90 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$365,000
63 Mill Pond Drive, LANCASTER, PA63 Mill Pond Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,592 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 3,921 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jack Hess, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$225,900
36 N 6th Street, COLUMBIA, PA36 N 6th Street
COLUMBIA, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,284 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Marilyn F Hartman, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$214,900
46 E Main Street, MOUNT JOY, PA46 E Main Street
MOUNT JOY, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,632 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Joshua Scott O'Donnell, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$239,900
338 E Park Street, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA338 E Park Street
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,472 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 4,356 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christopher R Martin, Iron Valley Real Estate -
$424,900
320 E New Street, LANCASTER, PA320 E New Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,035 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Cheri L Bushong, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$415,000
674 Royal View Drive, LANCASTER, PA674 Royal View Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,488 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 4,356 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Calvin L. Yoder, Top Shelf Real Estate -
$289,900
329 W King Street, LANCASTER, PA329 W King Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,149 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christian Will, Keller Williams Elite -
$279,900
713 Kinderhook Road, COLUMBIA, PA713 Kinderhook Road
COLUMBIA, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,320 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 4,356 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Brandon Hostetter, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$829,000
425 N Queen Street, LANCASTER, PA425 N Queen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,052 Home (sqft)
- 5 Baths
- 5,228 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Stephen Hammond, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$219,000
524 Locust Street, LANCASTER, PA524 Locust Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,444 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by mabel hinson, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$349,900
219 Maple Avenue, QUARRYVILLE, PA219 Maple Avenue
QUARRYVILLE, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,923 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 10,455 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kathryn Grace Hall, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$579,900
751 Steeplechase Road, LANDISVILLE, PA751 Steeplechase Road
LANDISVILLE, PA- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,240 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 15,246 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jeramie McLaughlin, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$425,000
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 -
$423,900
25 October Glory Trail, EPHRATA, PA25 October Glory Trail
EPHRATA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,496 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 10,455 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Lethea M Myers, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$485,000
105 Northview Road, LITITZ, PA105 Northview Road
LITITZ, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,990 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1.10 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Lethea M Myers, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$895,000
311 Sylvan Retreat Road, COLUMBIA, PA311 Sylvan Retreat Road
COLUMBIA, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,042 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 29,186 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$599,900
28 Farmington Way, NEW PROVIDENCE, PA28 Farmington Way
NEW PROVIDENCE, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,824 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 43,560 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christian Will, Keller Williams Elite -
$474,500
287 Duke Street, EPHRATA, PA287 Duke Street
EPHRATA, PA- 4 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 4,119 Home (sqft)
- 7 Baths
- 12,633 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennifer King, RE/MAX Evolved -
$239,900
107 N Line Road, STEVENS, PA107 N Line Road
STEVENS, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,094 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 10,019 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennah L. Good, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$665,000
122 Creekgate Court, MILLERSVILLE, PA122 Creekgate Court
MILLERSVILLE, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,103 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 8,277 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Carissa M Garpstas, Keller Williams Elite -
$299,900
34 Gantz Meadows, MOUNT JOY, PA34 Gantz Meadows
MOUNT JOY, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,565 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mark S Thudium, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$429,900
332 W Fritz Avenue, QUARRYVILLE, PA332 W Fritz Avenue
QUARRYVILLE, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,766 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 12,197 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Matthew B. Pini, Keller Williams Elite -
$239,000
141 E Orange Street, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA141 E Orange Street
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,021 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 6,970 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christopher J Carr, HomeZu by Simple Choice -
$330,000
464 W Ridge Road, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA464 W Ridge Road
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,926 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 12,197 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kimberly R. Miller, Keller Williams Realty -
$200,000
0 Mill Road, REINHOLDS, PA0 Mill Road
REINHOLDS, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 5.00 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Marcus Gonzalez, Atlas Land and Homes
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