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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$450,000
1175 Willow Creek Drive, MOUNT JOY, PA1175 Willow Creek Drive
MOUNT JOY, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,963 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 9,584 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Parker Wolfe, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$249,900
821 Wabank St, LANCASTER, PA821 Wabank St
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 864 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 5,228 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Brandon M Leaman, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$349,900
34 Maize Circle, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA34 Maize Circle
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,597 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by John H Smith, Keller Williams Elite -
$699,900
5784 Wild Lilac Drive, EAST PETERSBURG, PA5784 Wild Lilac Drive
EAST PETERSBURG, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,876 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 10,019 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christian Will, Keller Williams Elite -
$179,900
585 Zook Avenue, LANCASTER, PA585 Zook Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,526 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jane Arlene Martin, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$350,000
311 Lemon Street, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA311 Lemon Street
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,857 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 9,148 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Lethea M Myers, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$590,000
192 Fairway Drive, DENVER, PA192 Fairway Drive
DENVER, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,456 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 16,553 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by BROOKS R. WATTS, RE/MAX 1st Advantage -
$300,000
1247 Creek Road, MANHEIM, PA1247 Creek Road
MANHEIM, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 2,208 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 27,443 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$174,900
3 George Drive, NEW HOLLAND, PA3 George Drive
NEW HOLLAND, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 28,750 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Shelby L Hollinger, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata -
$299,900
103 S 2nd Street, DENVER, PA103 S 2nd Street
DENVER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,920 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 5,663 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Andrea DuVernois, Keller Williams Elite -
$699,000
957 Mondale Road, BIRD IN HAND, PA957 Mondale Road
BIRD IN HAND, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,766 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 15,246 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jack Hess, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$595,000
1564 Millport Road, LANCASTER, PA1564 Millport Road
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,417 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 37,026 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jack Hess, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$420,000
2202 Hershey Avenue, EAST PETERSBURG, PA2202 Hershey Avenue
EAST PETERSBURG, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,772 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 14,811 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jeffrey Enck, RE/MAX Evolved -
$495,000
29 Lausch Road, DENVER, PA29 Lausch Road
DENVER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,200 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 7,841 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by David Youells III, Lime House -
$352,500
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 -
$349,900
632 N Pine Street, LANCASTER, PA632 N Pine Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,424 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Chad Hurst, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$375,000
1751 Stonemill Drive, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA1751 Stonemill Drive
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,670 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 23,087 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Lethea M Myers, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$475,000
450 Sunrise Boulevard, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA450 Sunrise Boulevard
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,892 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 11,762 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by John Ledger, Protus Realty, Inc. -
$549,900
20 Cedar Chase Drive, MOUNTVILLE, PA20 Cedar Chase Drive
MOUNTVILLE, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,809 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 9,148 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Matthew Moore, Keller Williams Elite -
$245,000
753 Locust Street, COLUMBIA, PA753 Locust Street
COLUMBIA, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,775 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Sarah Naylor, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$299,900
55 Larkspur Ln, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA55 Larkspur Ln
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,200 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 18,296 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mike Skillman, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$319,900
31 S Wilson Avenue, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA31 S Wilson Avenue
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,191 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 6,534 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Megan Moore, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$435,000
920 Rife Run Road, MANHEIM, PA920 Rife Run Road
MANHEIM, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,612 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 22,652 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Megan Moore, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$269,000
272 Riverview Drive, EPHRATA, PA272 Riverview Drive
EPHRATA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,880 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Matthew F McClintock, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$425,000
1230 Country Club Drive, LANCASTER, PA1230 Country Club Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,164 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 17,860 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Michael T Keller, H.K. Keller -
$1,195,000
585 Dolly Drive, LANCASTER, PA585 Dolly Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,283 Home (sqft)
- 5 Baths
- 22,216 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ian Matthew Hey, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$425,000
313 Linden Street, EAST EARL, PA313 Linden Street
EAST EARL, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,200 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 24,830 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wendy L Stauffer, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata -
$379,900
215 Main Street, AKRON, PA215 Main Street
AKRON, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,772 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 17,424 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Andy Sollenberger, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata -
$319,900
9 Barbara Avenue, WILLOW STREET, PA9 Barbara Avenue
WILLOW STREET, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,686 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 8,277 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Timothy K Shreiner, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$370,000
1652 Reading Road, MOHNTON, PA1652 Reading Road
MOHNTON, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,200 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 26,572 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Daniel Ray Martin, Horning Farm Agency Inc
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