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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$499,900
348 Squire Lane, LITITZ, PA348 Squire Lane
LITITZ, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,081 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 14,375 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$274,900
379 Dale Avenue, MOUNTVILLE, PA379 Dale Avenue
MOUNTVILLE, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,150 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 21,345 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Michael T Keller, H.K. Keller -
$765,000
210 Resh Road, REINHOLDS, PA210 Resh Road
REINHOLDS, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,833 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 12.29 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Curvin Horning, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata -
$329,900
106 Raybil Drive, BOWMANSVILLE, PA106 Raybil Drive
BOWMANSVILLE, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,702 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 15,682 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Michael T Keller, H.K. Keller -
$150,000
327 Highlawn Avenue, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA327 Highlawn Avenue
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,152 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 10,019 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$1,499,000
1225 Hunsicker, LANCASTER, PA1225 Hunsicker
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,882 Home (sqft)
- 5 Baths
- 26,136 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Nicole Trautman Enck, True Point Realty LLC -
$395,000
185 N Ridge Road, REINHOLDS, PA185 N Ridge Road
REINHOLDS, PA- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,244 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 2.60 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Michael F Klonis, Century 21 Gold -
$175,000
428 Main Street, AKRON, PA428 Main Street
AKRON, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 936 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 6,534 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennah L. Good, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$349,900
26 Tennyson Drive, LANCASTER, PA26 Tennyson Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,395 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 19,602 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Timothy K Shreiner, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$345,000
130 S State Street, BROWNSTOWN, PA130 S State Street
BROWNSTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,664 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 6,099 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Samuel Groff, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$315,000
49 S 3rd St, AKRON, PA49 S 3rd St
AKRON, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,363 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 10,455 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Debra Burke, Keller Williams Elite -
$349,900
722 Gridley Street, LANCASTER, PA722 Gridley Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,602 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 8,277 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Austin Will, Keller Williams Elite -
$284,900
322 Oakridge Drive, MOUNTVILLE, PA322 Oakridge Drive
MOUNTVILLE, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,100 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Claire Chivington, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$360,000
113 Laurie Lane, LITITZ, PA113 Laurie Lane
LITITZ, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,870 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 10,019 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mark A Rebert, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$325,000
34 Tucquan Glen Road, HOLTWOOD, PA34 Tucquan Glen Road
HOLTWOOD, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,218 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1.16 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Thomas W Taglieri III, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$370,000
710 Keller Drive, LITITZ, PA710 Keller Drive
LITITZ, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,876 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 4,356 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jayne E Mutter, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$424,900
304 Hilldale Road, PEQUEA, PA304 Hilldale Road
PEQUEA, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,196 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 34,848 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Darren Hershock, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$335,000
703 Danforth Circle, WILLOW STREET, PA703 Danforth Circle
WILLOW STREET, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,460 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Musa Mmugambi, CENTURY 21 Home Advisors -
$485,000
130 Martin Avenue, EPHRATA, PA130 Martin Avenue
EPHRATA, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,456 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 14,375 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mike Gordon Jr., Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$259,000
444 S Plum Street, MOUNT JOY, PA444 S Plum Street
MOUNT JOY, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,580 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 4,792 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kathy S Bromwell, RE/MAX Plus -
$424,900
2494 Ellendale Drive, LANCASTER, PA2494 Ellendale Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,280 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 13,068 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Connie R Burke, Keller Williams Elite -
$202,000
465 Lincoln Avenue, EPHRATA, PA465 Lincoln Avenue
EPHRATA, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 936 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 10,019 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$276,000
914 W Fairway Drive, LANCASTER, PA914 W Fairway Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,908 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 11,762 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$504,990
211 Lindsey Drive, COLUMBIA, PA211 Lindsey Drive
COLUMBIA, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,350 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 10,455 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kenneth Bradford Gemmill, D.R. Horton Realty of Pennsylvania -
$499,990
208 Lindsey Drive, COLUMBIA, PA208 Lindsey Drive
COLUMBIA, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,350 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 10,455 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kenneth Bradford Gemmill, D.R. Horton Realty of Pennsylvania -
$159,000
17 Coral Street, LANCASTER, PA17 Coral Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,388 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Richard DiPrimio, Keller Williams Real Estate - West Chester -
$445,000
171 Waypoint Drive #229, LANCASTER, PA171 Waypoint Drive #229
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,370 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 6,099 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennifer King, RE/MAX Evolved -
$175,000
915 Lafayette Street, LANCASTER, PA915 Lafayette Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 986 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mindy M Vance Bouman, Country Home Real Estate, Inc. -
$339,900
476 Balmer Road, LITITZ, PA476 Balmer Road
LITITZ, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,492 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Barbara Brown, RE/MAX Evolved -
$369,900
459 Aberdeen Road, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA459 Aberdeen Road
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,980 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 27,879 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by TONY ZOOK, RE/MAX Pinnacle
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