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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$355,000
205 Walnut Lane, NEW HOLLAND, PA205 Walnut Lane
NEW HOLLAND, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,300 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 7,406 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Carol Lehman, Hostetter Realty LLC -
$312,500
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 -
$410,000
303 Parkwood Drive, LANCASTER, PA303 Parkwood Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,915 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 11,762 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christine Nolt, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$514,900
30 Poplar Lane, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA30 Poplar Lane
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,511 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 20,038 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by John H Smith, Keller Williams Elite -
$260,000
334 New Holland Avenue, LANCASTER, PA334 New Holland Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,767 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by James T. Dunn III, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$299,900
344 Abbeyville Road, LANCASTER, PA344 Abbeyville Road
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,230 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 8,277 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mark S Thudium, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$375,000
723 Penn Avenue, LITITZ, PA723 Penn Avenue
LITITZ, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,232 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 17,424 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jason S. Burkholder, Hometown Property Sales -
$400,000
116 Oxford Drive, LITITZ, PA116 Oxford Drive
LITITZ, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,871 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 12,633 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$389,900
3356 Turnpike Road, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA3356 Turnpike Road
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,480 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 26,572 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Debra G Hoffman, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$285,000
1127 Jamaica Road, LANCASTER, PA1127 Jamaica Road
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,347 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Matthew F McClintock, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$400,000
559 Greenview Drive, DENVER, PA559 Greenview Drive
DENVER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,082 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 12,633 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Carol Lehman, Hostetter Realty LLC -
$375,000
2 Stonecrest Trail, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA2 Stonecrest Trail
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,914 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Nicole S Pearson, Howard Hanna Company-Carlisle -
$575,000
468 Kirks Mill Road, NOTTINGHAM, PA468 Kirks Mill Road
NOTTINGHAM, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,912 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1.28 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Crystal S Wyland, Beiler-Campbell Realtors-Oxford -
$225,000
630 N Market Street, LANCASTER, PA630 N Market Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,298 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christopher Birk, Keller Williams Elite -
$429,000
426 Nevin Street, LANCASTER, PA426 Nevin Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,727 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by NEIL MARTIN, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$350,000
348 Pennridge Ave, MOUNTVILLE, PA348 Pennridge Ave
MOUNTVILLE, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,226 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 3,921 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by James Fisher, Keller Williams Elite -
$585,000
1429 Sunset Drive, LANCASTER, PA1429 Sunset Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,214 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 22,652 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$550,000
251 Poplar Lane, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA251 Poplar Lane
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,621 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 31,799 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Gregory A Shank, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$500,000
180 Agape Drive, EPHRATA, PA180 Agape Drive
EPHRATA, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,450 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 10,019 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$234,900
652 Hebrank Street, LANCASTER, PA652 Hebrank Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,236 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christian Will, Keller Williams Elite -
$279,000
22 W Fulton Street, EPHRATA, PA22 W Fulton Street
EPHRATA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,512 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 12,633 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kanchan Kumar, New Precision Realty -
$520,000
1223 Hershey Lane, LANCASTER, PA1223 Hershey Lane
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,122 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 8,277 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Stephen Hammond, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$379,900
1066 Cambridge Drive, MANHEIM, PA1066 Cambridge Drive
MANHEIM, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,328 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Adrianne Zimmerman, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$249,900
60 E Main Street, MOUNTVILLE, PA60 E Main Street
MOUNTVILLE, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,140 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,921 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jeffrey R Funk, Charles & Associates RE -
$835,000
1591 Mission Road, LANCASTER, PA1591 Mission Road
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,747 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 20,909 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$315,000
12 S Conestoga View Drive, AKRON, PA12 S Conestoga View Drive
AKRON, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,309 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 27,443 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Noah Martin, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$399,500
613 Mallard Drive, MANHEIM, PA613 Mallard Drive
MANHEIM, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,548 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 24,830 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Chad E Thompson, Chuck Thompson, Realtor -
$515,000
127 Anna Lane, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA127 Anna Lane
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,060 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by CHRISTIE FUGATE, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$470,000
28 Greystone Circle, WILLOW STREET, PA28 Greystone Circle
WILLOW STREET, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,180 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 9,584 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kathleen A Morgan, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$360,000
125 Hillard Field Fld, LANCASTER, PA125 Hillard Field Fld
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,871 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 4,792 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christian Will, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
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