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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$109,9003 Beds, 1 Bath1,002 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Calvin Yoder, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA20799688 Days on Market -
$190,0004 Beds, 1 Bath1,827 sqft lot 3,485 sqftListing provided by Ashlee N. Stutzman, Bering Real Estate Co.MLS PALA20770868 Days on Market -
$259,9004 Beds, 0 Bath1,708 sqft lot 3,050 sqftListing provided by Cassandra Rodenbaugh, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA20798268 Days on Market -
$365,0003 Beds, 3 Baths1,620 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA20755728 Days on Market -
$380,0003 Beds, 3 Baths1,587 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Debra Burke, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA2078492N/A Days on Market -
$231,0002 Beds, 1 Bath1,244 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Faruk Sisic, Cavalry Realty, LLCMLS PALA2077938N/A Days on Market -
$289,9003 Beds, 1 Bath1,370 sqft lot 3,485 sqftListing provided by James Fisher, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA20803128 Days on Market -
$209,9003 Beds, 1 Bath1,287 sqft lot 3,050 sqftListing provided by Mick Kalata, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA20786568 Days on Market -
$285,2735 Beds, 0 Bath2,003 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Dana Guyer, Realty ONE Group UnlimitedMLS PALA2078406N/A Days on Market -
$198,0004 Beds, 1 Bath1,941 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Elisabeth P. Hamberger, Keller Williams Keystone RealtyMLS PALA2074660N/A Days on Market -
$400,0002 Beds, 2 Baths1,203 sqftListing provided by Allison Deutsch, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA20797849 Days on Market -
3 Beds, 2 Baths2,511 sqft lot 1.49 acListing provided by Ronald M Burkhart, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA2078002N/A Days on Market -
$419,9004 Beds, 2 Baths1,646 sqft lot 3,485 sqftListing provided by Jennifer M Figlio, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - LancasterMLS PALA20786689 Days on Market -
$249,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,224 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Ernest S. Beiler, William Penn Real Estate AssocMLS PALA20789989 Days on Market -
$218,500Price Drop3 Beds, 2 Baths1,605 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Christopher J Good, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA20800969 Days on Market -
$299,9994 Beds, 1 Bath1,500 sqft lot 4,356 sqftListing provided by Justin ASHBY, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA20801629 Days on Market -
$310,0002 Beds, 1 Bath1,528 sqft lot 5,663 sqftListing provided by Anthony Tchekalenko, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA208023010 Days on Market -
$325,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,410 sqft lot 2,614 sqftListing provided by Amy Beachy, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA207866411 Days on Market -
$385,0003 Beds, 0 Bath1,862 sqft lot 2,614 sqftListing provided by Jesse D Hersh, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA2078404N/A Days on Market -
$262,0003 Beds, 2 Baths2,024 sqft lot 2,614 sqftListing provided by Ervin J Barkman, Kingsway Realty - LancasterMLS PALA2078630N/A Days on Market -
$332,0003 Beds, 3 Baths2,009 sqft lot 2,614 sqftListing provided by Christian Will, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207751812 Days on Market -
$260,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,184 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by RICHARD MUSSELMAN, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA207982212 Days on Market -
$229,9003 Beds, 1 Bath1,313 sqft lot 2,614 sqftListing provided by Joshua Carr, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA207652613 Days on Market -
$199,9003 Beds, 2 Baths1,820 sqft lot 2,614 sqftListing provided by R. Ashley Brunner, LPT Realty, LLCMLS PALA207987613 Days on Market -
$228,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,369 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Christina Lynn Zerbe, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA2078234N/A Days on Market -
2 Beds, 1 Bath720 sqft lot 872 sqftListing provided by Marcus Sensenig, Prime Home Real Estate, LLCMLS PALA2079310N/A Days on Market -
$199,9004 Beds, 1 Bath1,230 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Ryan L. Gearhart, RKG Real Estate, LLCMLS PALA207700614 Days on Market -
$390,0003 Beds, 3 Baths1,984 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Ian Matthew Hey, RE/MAX SmartHub RealtyMLS PALA2077640N/A Days on Market -
$289,0004 Beds, 2 Baths1,522 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Brandon Talley, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA208010214 Days on Market -
$295,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,280 sqft lot 3,485 sqftListing provided by Brandon M Leaman, RE/MAX SmartHub RealtyMLS PALA2078866N/A Days on Market
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