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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$247,000
19 Howard Avenue, LANCASTER, PA19 Howard Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,356 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennifer E Goodling, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$280,000
932 Pleasure Road, LANCASTER, PA932 Pleasure Road
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,150 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jack G Depew, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$267,000
205 E Chestnut Street, LANCASTER, PA205 E Chestnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,742 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Matt Ziegler, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$302,000
607 Hilton Dr, LANCASTER, PA607 Hilton Dr
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,533 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Albert John Linsdell, Real of Pennsylvania -
$419,900
317 N Mulberry Street #201, LANCASTER, PA317 N Mulberry Street #201
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,264 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Bradley T Viera, Keller Williams Keystone Realty -
$225,000
546 Poplar Street, LANCASTER, PA546 Poplar Street
LANCASTER, PA- 1 Bed
- 0 Baths
- 2,424 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Faruk Sisic, Cavalry Realty, LLC -
$332,000
437 S Queen Street, LANCASTER, PA437 S Queen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 1,798 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 4,792 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ian Matthew Hey, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$215,000
825 Union Street, LANCASTER, PA825 Union Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 974 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Amy Beachy, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$185,000
609 Lehigh Avenue, LANCASTER, PA609 Lehigh Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,044 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Bradley T Viera, Keller Williams Keystone Realty -
$349,000
203 Whittier Lane, LANCASTER, PA203 Whittier Lane
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,526 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 12,197 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Daniel F Parson, Keller Williams Elite -
$434,900
1575 Abbas Avenue, LANCASTER, PA1575 Abbas Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,889 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 10,890 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Marilyn R Berger Shank, Keller Williams Elite -
$309,000
230 Pearl Street, LANCASTER, PA230 Pearl Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,765 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Lisa K Naples, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$194,900
331 S Ann Street, LANCASTER, PA331 S Ann Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,680 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Andrew David Nelson, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$625,000
16 E Walnut Street, LANCASTER, PA16 E Walnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,516 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Alexander Glen Whitt, Keller Williams Elite -
$129,900
502 1/2 Woodward Street, LANCASTER, PA502 1/2 Woodward Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,059 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by James Fisher, Keller Williams Elite -
$259,900
27 W New Street, LANCASTER, PA27 W New Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,378 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Alexander Glen Whitt, Keller Williams Elite -
$354,900
124 N Pine Street, LANCASTER, PA124 N Pine Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,382 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wendy Jo Hess, Keller Williams Elite -
$259,900
833 5th Street, LANCASTER, PA833 5th Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,136 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Austin Will, Keller Williams Elite -
$249,900
112 Howard Avenue, LANCASTER, PA112 Howard Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,465 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Emily Suzanne Sinz, Keller Williams Elite -
$260,000
1354 Calvert Lane, LANCASTER, PA1354 Calvert Lane
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,240 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Alexander D King, Puffer Morris Real Estate, Inc. -
$625,000
26 Race Avenue, LANCASTER, PA26 Race Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,629 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 4,356 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christine Nolt, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$244,900
341 S Prince Street, LANCASTER, PA341 S Prince Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,922 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kendra Marie Claudio, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$255,900
256 Hazel Street, LANCASTER, PA256 Hazel Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,872 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Cheryl A. McFadden, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$255,000
135 Old Dorwart Street, LANCASTER, PA135 Old Dorwart Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,126 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wendell Huyard, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$365,000
507 E Chestnut Street, LANCASTER, PA507 E Chestnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,608 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$224,900
145 N Broad Street, LANCASTER, PA145 N Broad Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,296 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Donna L Strenko, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$244,900
1362 Blue Jay Drive, LANCASTER, PA1362 Blue Jay Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,320 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wendell Huyard, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$338,000
1615 Buttercup Road, LANCASTER, PA1615 Buttercup Road
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,542 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 8,712 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Amy L Newswanger, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$530,000
207 Southridge Drive, LANCASTER, PA207 Southridge Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,395 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 10,455 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Timothy K Shreiner, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$318,000
435 New Holland Avenue, LANCASTER, PA435 New Holland Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,118 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 5,228 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Amber Leflar, Coldwell Banker Realty
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