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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$250,000
330 S Reamstown Road, EPHRATA, PA330 S Reamstown Road
EPHRATA, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,871 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 27,008 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Curvin Horning, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata -
$510,000
108 Red Well Road, NEW HOLLAND, PA108 Red Well Road
NEW HOLLAND, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,952 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 43,560 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Curvin Horning, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata -
$543,500
8 White Tail Path, LANCASTER, PA8 White Tail Path
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,582 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 10,019 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Shelby L Hollinger, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata -
$289,900
636 3rd Street, LANCASTER, PA636 3rd Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,394 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Russell Canouse, Keller Williams Elite -
$995,000
913 Stehman Road, MILLERSVILLE, PA913 Stehman Road
MILLERSVILLE, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,352 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 7.90 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Evan Costello, Keller Williams Elite -
$424,995
2479 Ellendale Drive, LANCASTER, PA2479 Ellendale Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,502 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 17,860 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christopher P Martin, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$375,000
9 Haskell Drive, LANCASTER, PA9 Haskell Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,558 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 5,228 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Tyler Stoltz, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$2,995,000
395 Prospect Road, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA395 Prospect Road
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,680 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 126.40 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$280,000
339 Cardinal Road, LITITZ, PA339 Cardinal Road
LITITZ, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,240 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 4,792 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Gerry B Gwinn, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$450,000
8 Elk Circle, NEW PROVIDENCE, PA8 Elk Circle
NEW PROVIDENCE, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,700 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 31,364 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas W Taglieri III, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$379,900
631 S Broad Street, LITITZ, PA631 S Broad Street
LITITZ, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,344 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 9,148 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Michelle M Shay, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$675,000
1705 Lititz Pike, LANCASTER, PA1705 Lititz Pike
LANCASTER, PA- 6 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,453 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 27,443 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennah L. Good, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$320,000
726 Columbia Avenue, LANCASTER, PA726 Columbia Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,900 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 4,356 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anthony Tchekalenko, Keller Williams Elite -
$325,000
1444 Glen Moore Circle, LANCASTER, PA1444 Glen Moore Circle
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,524 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 10,019 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Tracy L. Seiger, Life Changes Realty Group -
$329,800
65 Sunrise Lane, REINHOLDS, PA65 Sunrise Lane
REINHOLDS, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,467 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 10,019 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wendy R. Fox, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata -
$180,000
331 Washington Avenue, EPHRATA, PA331 Washington Avenue
EPHRATA, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,172 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wendy L Stauffer, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata -
$398,900
28 Shybrook Court, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA28 Shybrook Court
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,996 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Faruk Sisic, Cavalry Realty, LLC -
$325,000
1409 Stony Battery Road, LANCASTER, PA1409 Stony Battery Road
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,768 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 14,375 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Cory Stoltz, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$415,000
42 Mount Hope School Road, WILLOW STREET, PA42 Mount Hope School Road
WILLOW STREET, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,725 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2.83 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Marcus Sensenig, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$580,000
405 College Avenue, LANCASTER, PA405 College Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,876 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 4,356 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Russell Canouse, Keller Williams Elite -
$699,900
101 Ackley Circle, LITITZ, PA101 Ackley Circle
LITITZ, PA- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,657 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 22,216 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Timothy David Stoltzfus, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$349,900
188 Hillcrest Road, NEW HOLLAND, PA188 Hillcrest Road
NEW HOLLAND, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,719 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 13,504 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Rachel Stoltzfus, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$434,900
525 Hackman Road, LITITZ, PA525 Hackman Road
LITITZ, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,522 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 21,780 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Brenda Rutt, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$375,000
4897 Bossler Road, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA4897 Bossler Road
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,424 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 16,553 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Megan Elizabeth Shingara, Compass Pennsylvania, LLC -
$369,900
575 Church Street, LANDISVILLE, PA575 Church Street
LANDISVILLE, PA- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,421 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 13,068 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jeramie McLaughlin, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$260,000
604 Rockwood Drive, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA604 Rockwood Drive
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,700 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Nathan Shelly, Keller Williams Elite -
$425,000
325 Murry Hill Drive, LANCASTER, PA325 Murry Hill Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,256 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 14,811 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Nicole Messina, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$285,000
449 Hershey Avenue, LANCASTER, PA449 Hershey Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,960 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Nayla Duharte, Keystone Broker Group Ltd -
$419,900
3242 Elmae Drive, LANCASTER, PA3242 Elmae Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,507 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 13,068 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Gregory P Grogan, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$226,900
65 Mill Pond Drive, LANCASTER, PA65 Mill Pond Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,344 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,921 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Bradley D. Snouffer, American Eagle Realty
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