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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$375,000240 S Queen Street, LANCASTER, PA240 S Queen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,462 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by DAVID STOLTZFUS, Manor West Realty -
$280,000817 Helen Avenue, LANCASTER, PA817 Helen Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,973 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Dawn Patrick, CENTURY 21 Home Advisors -
$300,000561 N Plum Street, LANCASTER, PA561 N Plum Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,619 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Lacey Lanette Snader, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$289,900206 Hershey Avenue, LANCASTER, PA206 Hershey Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,142 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 5,228 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Angela Chesko, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$205,00010 Caroline Street, LANCASTER, PA10 Caroline Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,022 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kacie Jones, Realty One Group Advocates -
$159,900438 E Strawberry Street, LANCASTER, PA438 E Strawberry Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,134 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Casey Reid Ebersole, Keller Williams Elite -
$270,000134 N Plum Street, LANCASTER, PA134 N Plum Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,812 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Bailey Michelle Quinn, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$375,000623 Marietta Avenue, LANCASTER, PA623 Marietta Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,552 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Brad Jennings, Keller Williams Elite -
$239,900910 N Plum Street, LANCASTER, PA910 N Plum Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,598 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christopher Edward Moritzen, Uptown Realty Services -
$339,900113 Old Dorwart St, LANCASTER, PA113 Old Dorwart St
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mike Lapp, Stoltzfus Realty -
$479,900214 Holly Lane, LANCASTER, PA214 Holly Lane
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,419 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 13,068 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas John Reustle Jr., Coldwell Banker Realty -
$395,000242 E Walnut Street, LANCASTER, PA242 E Walnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,481 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by JOY DANIELS, Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd -
$234,000428 Locust Street, LANCASTER, PA428 Locust Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,757 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Benuel Tobias Fisher, Manor West Realty -
$139,900567 S Christian Street, LANCASTER, PA567 S Christian Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,479 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Collin Michael Boyer, Real of Pennsylvania -
$285,000615 W Marion Street, LANCASTER, PA615 W Marion Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,263 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ashlee N. Stutzman, Bering Real Estate Co. -
$229,995149 E Ross Street, LANCASTER, PA149 E Ross Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,530 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christopher P Martin, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$285,000129 N Ann Street, LANCASTER, PA129 N Ann Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,334 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Tamara L Carlson, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$227,900416 Lafayette Street, LANCASTER, PA416 Lafayette Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,064 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Scott H Haverstick, Puffer Morris Real Estate, Inc. -
$2,195127 E Vine Street, LANCASTER, PA127 E Vine Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,082 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Elizabeth Marie Flahart, Magnolia Lane Properties -
$330,0004 Hardy Court, LANCASTER, PA4 Hardy Court
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,652 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by April Jarunas, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$875,000147 Church Street, LANCASTER, PA147 Church Street
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 6,970 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Laura J Martin, SVN Latus -
$185,000303 Coral Street, LANCASTER, PA303 Coral Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 845 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kaitlan Marie Brocious, Keller Williams Keystone Realty -
$550,00041 W Lemon Street #505, LANCASTER, PA41 W Lemon Street #505
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,330 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Vuthy Taing, LPT Realty, LLC -
$289,900541 High Street, LANCASTER, PA541 High Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,804 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by David A Wissler, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$224,90081 Hershey Avenue, LANCASTER, PA81 Hershey Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 986 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Maria Rojas, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$175,000720 N Queen Street, LANCASTER, PA720 N Queen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,000 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Rolland R King, Charles & Associates RE -
$199,00033 New Dorwart Street, LANCASTER, PA33 New Dorwart Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,464 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Keith W. Blank, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$299,90030 N Marshall Street, LANCASTER, PA30 N Marshall Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,574 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ken Kirchoff, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$299,89038 W New Street, LANCASTER, PA38 W New Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,500 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Dan J Zecher, Keller Williams Elite -
$239,900223 Juniata Street, LANCASTER, PA223 Juniata Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,633 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jeffrey L Zimmerman, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC
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