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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$359,9003 Beds, 3 Baths2,824 sqft lot 10,455 sqftListing provided by Christina Nichole Holloman, BrokersRealty.com-HarrisburgMLS PALA204776223 Days on Market
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2 Beds, 1 Bath840 sqft lot 2,614 sqftListing provided by Heather Mull Ozsar, Compass Pennsylvania, LLCMLS PALA204720824 Days on Market
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$300,0000 Beds, 0 Bath1,496 sqft lot 6,099 sqftListing provided by Stephen Hammond, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA204764027 Days on Market
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$175,0002 Beds, 1 Bath909 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Ada I. Rivera, Home 1st RealtyMLS PALA204742430 Days on Market
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$239,9003 Beds, 2 Baths1,551 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Ashley Corbett, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA204682635 Days on Market
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$649,0005 Beds, 3 Baths3,268 sqft lot 34,413 sqftListing provided by Joshua Miller, Bennett Williams Realty, Inc.MLS PALA204698444 Days on Market
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2 Beds, 3 Baths1,974 sqftListing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International RealtyMLS PALA204645655 Days on Market
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$224,9005 Beds, 2 Baths1,896 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Nikki Macias, Cavalry Realty LLCMLS PALA204529058 Days on Market
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$255,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,433 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Matthew Joseph Koch, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA204468064 Days on Market
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$204,9002 Beds, 1 Bath1,080 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Christian T Wingard, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA204529870 Days on Market
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$271,0004 Beds, 2 Baths1,973 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Sayre Long, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA204556879 Days on Market
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$607,9004 Beds, 3 Baths5,013 sqft lot 1.12 acListing provided by Sharon A Weaber, Protus Realty, Inc.MLS PALA204548480 Days on Market
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2 Beds, 3 Baths1,905 sqftListing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International RealtyMLS PALA204486886 Days on Market
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4 Beds, 4 Baths4,030 sqftListing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International RealtyMLS PALA204486686 Days on Market
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3 Beds, 2 Baths2,290 sqftListing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International RealtyMLS PALA204486486 Days on Market
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2 Beds, 3 Baths1,875 sqftListing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International RealtyMLS PALA204486286 Days on Market
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2 Beds, 2 Baths1,780 sqftListing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International RealtyMLS PALA204486086 Days on Market
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$195,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,289 sqft lot 4,356 sqftListing provided by Hildamarie Ramos- Suarez, Home 1st RealtyMLS PALA204518890 Days on Market
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$139,0002 Beds, 1 Bath816 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Wendell Isaac Huyard, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA204501098 Days on Market
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$449,9004 Beds, 3 Baths2,142 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by James J Lacey, RE/MAX Associates - NewarkMLS PALA2044942100 Days on Market
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$745,0002 Beds, 2 Baths1,835 sqftListing provided by Marilyn R Berger Shank, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA2043650133 Days on Market
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$417,0063 Beds, 3 Baths2,842 sqftListing provided by Heather Fremont, Millfield RealtyMLS PALA2043332146 Days on Market
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$345,8252 Beds, 3 Baths2,328 sqftListing provided by Heather Fremont, Millfield RealtyMLS PALA2038594188 Days on Market
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$1,200,0000 Beds, 0 Bathlot 8.00 acListing provided by Robert Warner, Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue BellMLS PALA2039230224 Days on Market
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$489,9003 Beds, 2 Baths5,821 sqft lot 8,712 sqftListing provided by Matthew F McClintock, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA2038848237 Days on Market
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$477,8602 Beds, 2 Baths1,718 sqftListing provided by Heather Fremont, Millfield RealtyMLS PALA2035606307 Days on Market
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