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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$510,000
1332 Willow Creek Drive, MOUNT JOY, PA1332 Willow Creek Drive
MOUNT JOY, PA- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,676 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 5,228 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Cheri L Bushong, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$425,000
808 N Duke Street, LANCASTER, PA808 N Duke Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,946 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Tyler Stoltz, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$299,900
711 Skyline Drive, LANCASTER, PA711 Skyline Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,824 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 4,356 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Zachary Wayne Trimble, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$575,000
233 N Mary Street, LANCASTER, PA233 N Mary Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,176 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jayne E Mutter, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$300,000
567 Turnpike Road, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA567 Turnpike Road
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,381 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 8,712 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by ROB DALTON, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$724,500
1353 Hilltop Road, NARVON, PA1353 Hilltop Road
NARVON, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 3,030 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3.80 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Russell Canouse, Keller Williams Elite -
$365,000
161 N Laurel Street, MANHEIM, PA161 N Laurel Street
MANHEIM, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,178 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 11,326 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Marie Craddock, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$985,000
813 Woodfield Drive, LITITZ, PA813 Woodfield Drive
LITITZ, PA- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,636 Home (sqft)
- 5 Baths
- 16,118 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by C Thomas Risser, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$205,000
542 Reynolds Ave, LANCASTER, PA542 Reynolds Ave
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 840 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Brad Zimmerman, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$350,000
1915 Wilderness Road, LANCASTER, PA1915 Wilderness Road
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,692 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 10,019 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mark A Rebert, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$225,000
919 Spruce Street, COLUMBIA, PA919 Spruce Street
COLUMBIA, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,272 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,921 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Faruk Sisic, Cavalry Realty, LLC -
$650,000
450 S Broad Street, LITITZ, PA450 S Broad Street
LITITZ, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,256 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 16,118 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Nate Machowski, Compass Pennsylvania, LLC -
$598,500
420 N Duke Street, LANCASTER, PA420 N Duke Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 6,099 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Steve Huber, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$395,000
1418 Esbenshade Road, LANCASTER, PA1418 Esbenshade Road
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,768 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 10,890 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Andrew Bartlett, Keller Williams Elite -
$439,900
1432 Picket Drive, LANCASTER, PA1432 Picket Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,760 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Andrew Bartlett, Keller Williams Elite -
$489,900
411 W Lemon Street, LANCASTER, PA411 W Lemon Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,848 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jill Stoltzfoos, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$420,000
2071 Thoroughbred Lane, LANCASTER, PA2071 Thoroughbred Lane
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,172 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 14,811 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Shirley M Rust, Gateway Realty Inc. -
$279,900
428 Lafayette Street, LANCASTER, PA428 Lafayette Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,428 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Shalani Colon, Realty One Group Alliance -
$415,000
638 Regent Drive, LANCASTER, PA638 Regent Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,684 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 13,504 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Charlene L Ranck, Hostetter Realty - Gap -
$374,900
368 Hollytree Ct, LANCASTER, PA368 Hollytree Ct
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,482 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 12,633 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ronald A Weaver II, Hometown Property Sales -
$284,900
218 Sable Drive, MARIETTA, PA218 Sable Drive
MARIETTA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,360 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Maria Natalie O'Neill, Howard Hanna Krall Real Estate -
$246,000
623 N Hanover Street, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA623 N Hanover Street
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,272 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 9,148 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Lisa Roemer, Iron Valley Real Estate of York County -
$329,000
136 Gentlemens Way, LANCASTER, PA136 Gentlemens Way
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 1,963 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Donna M Giovingo, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$280,000
22 E Main Street, MOUNTVILLE, PA22 E Main Street
MOUNTVILLE, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,425 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 7,841 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Felicia J Rotella, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$250,000
1207 Mount Gretna Road, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA1207 Mount Gretna Road
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,404 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 14,375 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Brandon M Leaman, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$150,000
598 E Hazel Avenue, MARIETTA, PA598 E Hazel Avenue
MARIETTA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,152 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 8,712 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$225,000
3228 Pinewyn Circle, LANCASTER, PA3228 Pinewyn Circle
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,380 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 6,970 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$100,000
11 Bill Drive, DENVER, PA11 Bill Drive
DENVER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,152 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 8,277 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$389,999
937 S Market Street, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA937 S Market Street
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 0 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,025 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jonathan Minerick, Homecoin.com -
$225,000
102 S Market Street, EPHRATA, PA102 S Market Street
EPHRATA, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 891 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 7,406 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC
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