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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$219,900
280 Duke Street, EPHRATA, PA280 Duke Street
EPHRATA, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,498 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Alicia Hurst, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$270,000
237 Meadow Lane, QUARRYVILLE, PA237 Meadow Lane
QUARRYVILLE, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,861 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 3,921 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jonathan Minerick, Homecoin.com -
$475,000
3949 Birchwood Lane, COLUMBIA, PA3949 Birchwood Lane
COLUMBIA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,456 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 7,841 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$301,000
336 Deerfield Drive, MOUNT JOY, PA336 Deerfield Drive
MOUNT JOY, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,780 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 5,663 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kevin M. Cartwright, Inch & Co. Real Estate, LLC -
$379,990
103 Talbot Street, MOUNT JOY, PA103 Talbot Street
MOUNT JOY, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,640 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Stephen Hammond, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$390,000
24 Snyder Hill Road, LITITZ, PA24 Snyder Hill Road
LITITZ, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,276 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 17,424 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Brenda Crosby, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$149,000
547 Manor Street, LANCASTER, PA547 Manor Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 702 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wendell Huyard, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$265,000
715 Kenton Road, LANCASTER, PA715 Kenton Road
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 864 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 10,019 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Stephanie Benson, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$287,000
44 S Soudersburg Road, RONKS, PA44 S Soudersburg Road
RONKS, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,076 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 7,841 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jacob Glick, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$159,500
724 High Street, LANCASTER, PA724 High Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 906 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ron Mummau, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$564,900
3937 Archer Lane, COLUMBIA, PA3937 Archer Lane
COLUMBIA, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,849 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 6,970 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Rachel Stoltzfus, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$760,760
230 Parkside Place #LOT 21, LANCASTER, PA230 Parkside Place #LOT 21
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,375 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 6,970 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Robert D Hess, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$299,000
419 Chestnut Street, COLUMBIA, PA419 Chestnut Street
COLUMBIA, PA- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,892 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 6,099 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Grant Clark, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$490,000
234 Andover Lane, LITITZ, PA234 Andover Lane
LITITZ, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,124 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 8,712 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennifer Thomas, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata -
$389,000
1105 Central Avenue, COLUMBIA, PA1105 Central Avenue
COLUMBIA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,943 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 7,406 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Heather Mellinger, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$329,900
147 E Liberty Street, LANCASTER, PA147 E Liberty Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,719 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Joyce Herr, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$375,000
426 Spencer Avenue, LANCASTER, PA426 Spencer Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,252 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 12,197 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$225,000
728 Walnut Street, COLUMBIA, PA728 Walnut Street
COLUMBIA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,530 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$575,000
1326 Hammock Way, LANCASTER, PA1326 Hammock Way
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,448 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 10,019 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$649,900
112 Saw Mill Road, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA112 Saw Mill Road
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,826 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 1.60 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Russell Canouse, Keller Williams Elite -
$314,900
4052 Parkside Court, MOUNT JOY, PA4052 Parkside Court
MOUNT JOY, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,948 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 7,406 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Madison Rice, Keller Williams Elite -
$369,900
91 Buchland Road, EPHRATA, PA91 Buchland Road
EPHRATA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,344 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 13,068 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Alexander K Reedy, Hostetter Realty LLC -
$300,000
36 Glenwood Drive, EPHRATA, PA36 Glenwood Drive
EPHRATA, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,064 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 13,504 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Paul Ross Furner, Keller Williams Elite -
$849,000
212 Cedar Drive, LEOLA, PA212 Cedar Drive
LEOLA, PA- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,272 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2.40 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by J. Meryl Stoltzfus, Beiler-Campbell Realtors-Quarryville -
$499,900
17 Sanderling Drive, DENVER, PA17 Sanderling Drive
DENVER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,902 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 11,762 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Danielle Kline, Realty One Group Restore - Collegeville -
$315,000
4 Rumford Court, LANCASTER, PA4 Rumford Court
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,652 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Andy Esbenshade, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$575,000
1429 Sunset Drive, LANCASTER, PA1429 Sunset Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,214 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 22,652 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$289,900
827 Chestnut Street, COLUMBIA, PA827 Chestnut Street
COLUMBIA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,170 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 6,970 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Adalie Grace Burgard, Realty One Group Generations -
$389,900
37 Homestead Drive, DENVER, PA37 Homestead Drive
DENVER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,775 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 20,038 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Samuel Groff, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$685,000
404 Rhoda Drive, LANCASTER, PA404 Rhoda Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,862 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 18,731 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
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