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
1108 Osceola Drive, DRUMORE, PA1108 Osceola Drive
DRUMORE, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,288 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 37,898 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Gregory A Melton, Highland Realty Group LLC -
$285,000
207 Lakeside Xing, MOUNT JOY, PA207 Lakeside Xing
MOUNT JOY, PA- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,741 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Casey Reid Ebersole, Keller Williams Elite -
$515,720
47 Old Orchard Road, STRASBURG, PA47 Old Orchard Road
STRASBURG, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,808 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 6,534 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Amy Danz, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$380,000
406 Charmayne Avenue, LANCASTER, PA406 Charmayne Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,110 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 16,118 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$485,000
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 -
$440,000
85 Country Lane, LANDISVILLE, PA85 Country Lane
LANDISVILLE, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,346 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 18,731 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$340,000
252 Doe Run Road, MANHEIM, PA252 Doe Run Road
MANHEIM, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,512 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1.31 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$590,000
193 S Shirk Road, NEW HOLLAND, PA193 S Shirk Road
NEW HOLLAND, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,704 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 21,780 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Curvin Horning, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata -
$410,000
2485 Robert Fulton Highway, PEACH BOTTOM, PA2485 Robert Fulton Highway
PEACH BOTTOM, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 3,152 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 30,492 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$450,000
444 Donegal Springs Rd, MOUNT JOY, PA444 Donegal Springs Rd
MOUNT JOY, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,847 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 16,118 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Rodney E Frey, H.K. Keller -
$525,000
1813 Emerald Way, MOUNT JOY, PA1813 Emerald Way
MOUNT JOY, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,915 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 5,228 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mark Andrew Zelinski, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$305,000
164 Waypoint Dr, LANCASTER, PA164 Waypoint Dr
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,152 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Matthew Jay Showers, Samson Properties -
$180,000
674 Saint Joseph Street, LANCASTER, PA674 Saint Joseph Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,068 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anthony Santiago, Keller Williams Elite -
$399,000
8 Birch Interval, WILLOW STREET, PA8 Birch Interval
WILLOW STREET, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,568 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 22,652 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Danielle Carolynn Mohler, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$460,000
717 Maplewood Avenue, LANCASTER, PA717 Maplewood Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,220 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 28,750 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kimberly Mannon, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$240,000
825 Union Street, LANCASTER, PA825 Union Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 934 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Amy Beachy, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$267,500
1125 Jamaica Road, LANCASTER, PA1125 Jamaica Road
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,122 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Margaret K Bull, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$380,200
33 Arcadia Drive, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA33 Arcadia Drive
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,992 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Paul E Zimmerman, Today's Realty -
$449,999
110 Creekside Drive, NEW PROVIDENCE, PA110 Creekside Drive
NEW PROVIDENCE, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,598 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 8,712 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kimberly Eby, Bering Real Estate Co. -
$300,000
103 W Conestoga Street, NEW HOLLAND, PA103 W Conestoga Street
NEW HOLLAND, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,128 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 9,148 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennah L. Good, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$300,000
150 N Reamstown Road, STEVENS, PA150 N Reamstown Road
STEVENS, PA- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,212 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 25,701 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennah L. Good, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$100,000
730 S Ridge Road, DENVER, PA730 S Ridge Road
DENVER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,008 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 14,375 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennah L. Good, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$366,700
31 Arcadia Drive, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA31 Arcadia Drive
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,978 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Paul E Zimmerman, Today's Realty -
$374,900
2837 Pebblebrook Drive, LANCASTER, PA2837 Pebblebrook Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,728 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 6,970 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jeff Peters, RE/MAX Evolved -
$363,900
29 Arcadia Drive, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA29 Arcadia Drive
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,823 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Paul E Zimmerman, Today's Realty -
$439,500
107 Broad St, AKRON, PA107 Broad St
AKRON, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,680 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 13,504 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wendell Huyard, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$425,000
2009 Millcreek Road, LANCASTER, PA2009 Millcreek Road
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,816 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1.40 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$455,000
14 Conestoga Woods Road, LANCASTER, PA14 Conestoga Woods Road
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,352 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 16,118 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Sandra J Martin, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$441,500
118 E Scout Alley, MANHEIM, PA118 E Scout Alley
MANHEIM, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,656 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 10,455 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jamie S Clinton, Keller Williams Elite -
$360,100
25 Arcadia Drive, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA25 Arcadia Drive
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,809 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Paul E Zimmerman, Today's Realty
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