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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$740,000
340 E Orange Street, LANCASTER, PA340 E Orange Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,309 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 6,099 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jill Stoltzfoos, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$570,000
704 Woodfield Drive, LITITZ, PA704 Woodfield Drive
LITITZ, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,556 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 3,921 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wendy J Mease, Keller Williams Elite -
$289,900
9 Salvatore Court, LANCASTER, PA9 Salvatore Court
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,534 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Lisa K Naples, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$400,000
2 S Charlotte Street, MANHEIM, PA2 S Charlotte Street
MANHEIM, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 3,008 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,921 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by David S High, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$350,000
164 E Roseville Road, LANCASTER, PA164 E Roseville Road
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,505 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 13,940 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mike Skillman, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$340,000
104 Nordick Drive, LANCASTER, PA104 Nordick Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,696 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 13,504 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ronald M Burkhart, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$379,900
2049 Pine Drive, LANCASTER, PA2049 Pine Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 1,735 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 25,265 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Darren Neff, Manor West Realty -
$467,500
927 Martha Avenue, LANCASTER, PA927 Martha Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,738 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 7,406 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Nicole Messina, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$449,000
122 Creekside Drive, NEW PROVIDENCE, PA122 Creekside Drive
NEW PROVIDENCE, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,598 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 11,326 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ian Matthew Hey, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$254,900
614 Lafayette Street, LANCASTER, PA614 Lafayette Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,593 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$425,000
11 Cobblestone Drive, WILLOW STREET, PA11 Cobblestone Drive
WILLOW STREET, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,656 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 10,455 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$399,000
247 Froelich Avenue, MOUNTVILLE, PA247 Froelich Avenue
MOUNTVILLE, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,184 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 20,909 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jacob Ziegler, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$675,000
122 Royal Horse Way, REINHOLDS, PA122 Royal Horse Way
REINHOLDS, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,646 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1.01 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$295,000
224 Providence Place, MOUNTVILLE, PA224 Providence Place
MOUNTVILLE, PA- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,285 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Adam Roy Burkhart, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$424,900
113 Hillcrest Road, MARIETTA, PA113 Hillcrest Road
MARIETTA, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,000 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 17,424 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Erin L Aspito, Keller Williams Keystone Realty -
$479,900
315 Conestoga Boulevard, LANCASTER, PA315 Conestoga Boulevard
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,369 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 22,216 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Rengen Dorje Lama, Onest Real Estate -
$910,000
323 W King Street, LANCASTER, PA323 W King Street
LANCASTER, PA- 7 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,832 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 6,099 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Abby C Young, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$319,900
211 E Chestnut Street, LANCASTER, PA211 E Chestnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,429 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Matthew Moore, Keller Williams Elite -
$309,900
452 Daisy Lane, LANCASTER, PA452 Daisy Lane
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,891 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 5,663 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Muzaffar Muradov, RE/MAX Evolved -
$250,000
50 Carriage House Drive, WILLOW STREET, PA50 Carriage House Drive
WILLOW STREET, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,248 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 5,663 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Andrew L Welk, CENTURY 21 Home Advisors -
$350,000
119 E Ross Street, LANCASTER, PA119 E Ross Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,314 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jeremy Ganse, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$245,000
39 W Liberty Street, LANCASTER, PA39 W Liberty Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,120 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Justine Dennis McPhee, Keller Williams Elite -
$345,000
51 Waverly Avenue, LANCASTER, PA51 Waverly Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 1,189 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 10,455 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Tracy A Snyder, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$489,900
915 Jade Avenue, LANCASTER, PA915 Jade Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,690 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 12,633 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Austin Will, Keller Williams Elite -
$259,900
1055 Columbia Avenue, LANCASTER, PA1055 Columbia Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,432 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 4,792 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jerry N Lehman, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$565,000
22 S 2nd Street, COLUMBIA, PA22 S 2nd Street
COLUMBIA, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 3,846 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mavlyud Svanidze, Keller Williams Elite -
$400,000
321 N President Avenue, LANCASTER, PA321 N President Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 4,000 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1.10 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$95,000
522 Beaver Street, LANCASTER, PA522 Beaver Street
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 7,841 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jessica Mann, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$325,000
5763 Northeimer Road, NARVON, PA5763 Northeimer Road
NARVON, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,244 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1.80 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Chester Lapp, William Penn Real Estate Assoc -
$100,000
51 Stevens Road, STEVENS, PA51 Stevens Road
STEVENS, PA- 6 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,682 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 27,879 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Randal V Kline, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata
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