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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$615,000
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 -
$275,000
311 New Dorwart Street, LANCASTER, PA311 New Dorwart Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,832 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Priscilla R Gibson, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$230,000
445 St Joseph Street, LANCASTER, PA445 St Joseph Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,910 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Alexandra Ebert, PPM Real Estate, Inc. -
$589,900
1146 Edgemoor Court, LANCASTER, PA1146 Edgemoor Court
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,580 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 8,277 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mark S Thudium, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$425,000
62 River Bend Park, LANCASTER, PA62 River Bend Park
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,517 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Dana Guyer, RE/MAX Evolved -
$249,900
620 Saint Joseph Street, LANCASTER, PA620 Saint Joseph Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,514 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Lauren Lefever, Keller Williams Elite -
$234,900
338 S Ann Street, LANCASTER, PA338 S Ann Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,598 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Susana A Castillo, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$286,000
757 Emerald Drive, LANCASTER, PA757 Emerald Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,820 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 4,356 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Juamady Bencosme, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$426,800
MLS # PALA2095382, LANCASTER, PAMLS # PALA2095382
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,550 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Amy Beachy, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$662,500
MLS # PALA2097972, LANCASTER, PAMLS # PALA2097972
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,030 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 20,909 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jack G Depew, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$285,000
637 N Mary Street, LANCASTER, PA637 N Mary Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,419 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$349,000
139 Howard Avenue, LANCASTER, PA139 Howard Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,080 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 5,228 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Calvin L. Yoder, Top Shelf Real Estate -
$194,900
636 Ocean Avenue, LANCASTER, PA636 Ocean Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 784 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Calvin L. Yoder, Top Shelf Real Estate -
$249,900
364 E Liberty Street, LANCASTER, PA364 E Liberty Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,152 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christian Will, Keller Williams Elite -
$199,900
818 Union Street, LANCASTER, PA818 Union Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,125 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Joshua W Wood, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$551,000
146 Deer Ford Drive, LANCASTER, PA146 Deer Ford Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,804 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Karen Ann Wolf, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$222,000
829 5th St, LANCASTER, PA829 5th St
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,276 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kyle Ebersole, Keller Williams Elite -
$0
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 -
$379,000
633 Manor Street, LANCASTER, PA633 Manor Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,256 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Benuel Esh, Astoria Realty Advisors LLC -
$350,000
218 N Plum Street, LANCASTER, PA218 N Plum Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,074 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Josh A Schoenly, EXP Realty, LLC -
$350,000
218 N Plum Street, LANCASTER, PA218 N Plum Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,074 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Josh A Schoenly, EXP Realty, LLC -
$170,000
745 E Marion Street, LANCASTER, PA745 E Marion Street
LANCASTER, PA- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 836 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 4,356 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Hildamarie Ramos- Suarez, Home 1st Realty -
$350,000
317 Holly Lane, LANCASTER, PA317 Holly Lane
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,622 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 13,068 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Marcus Shellenberger, EXP Realty, LLC -
$200,000
437 S Shippen Street, LANCASTER, PA437 S Shippen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,617 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Michael G Stoltzfus, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$200,000
135 Crystal Street, LANCASTER, PA135 Crystal Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,176 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jeffery J Seibert, Keller Williams Elite -
$154,900
539 1/2 Green Street, LANCASTER, PA539 1/2 Green Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 971 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jacob Beiler, Hostetter Realty LLC -
$1,100,000
138 N Mulberry Street, LANCASTER, PA138 N Mulberry Street
LANCASTER, PA- 7 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,076 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 4,792 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by PAULA LYNN MOWRER, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$1,100,000
138 N Mulberry St, LANCASTER, PA138 N Mulberry St
LANCASTER, PA- 7 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 5,000 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 4,792 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by PAULA LYNN MOWRER, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$249,900
63 Hershey Avenue, LANCASTER, PA63 Hershey Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,178 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Nathan Mountain, Mountain Realty ERA Powered -
$244,900
623 E Walnut Street, LANCASTER, PA623 E Walnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,020 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Nathan Mountain, Mountain Realty ERA Powered
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