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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$175,000720 N Queen Street, LANCASTER, PA720 N Queen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,000 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Rolland R King, Charles & Associates RE -
$199,00033 New Dorwart Street, LANCASTER, PA33 New Dorwart Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,464 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Keith W. Blank, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$299,90030 N Marshall Street, LANCASTER, PA30 N Marshall Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,574 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ken Kirchoff, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$299,89038 W New Street, LANCASTER, PA38 W New Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,500 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Dan J Zecher, Keller Williams Elite -
$239,900223 Juniata Street, LANCASTER, PA223 Juniata Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,633 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jeffrey L Zimmerman, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$364,900163 River Bend Park, LANCASTER, PA163 River Bend Park
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,154 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Denise M Byler, Barr Realty Inc. -
$219,900547 W Vine Street, LANCASTER, PA547 W Vine Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,504 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mick Kalata, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$374,490335 W Walnut Street, LANCASTER, PA335 W Walnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,149 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Heather Scheid, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$389,000315 Nevin Street, LANCASTER, PA315 Nevin Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,796 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 5,663 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Brian Altimare, Puffer Morris Real Estate, Inc. -
$339,900546 N Plum Street, LANCASTER, PA546 N Plum Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,746 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Andrea Keith, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$432,000243 E New Street, LANCASTER, PA243 E New Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,292 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Justine Dennis McPhee, Keller Williams Elite -
$1,100,000101 N Queen Street #409, LANCASTER, PA101 N Queen Street #409
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,170 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1.10 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Mary Sue Wolf, Keller Williams Elite -
$290,000640 S Ann Street, LANCASTER, PA640 S Ann Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,802 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mohsin A AlTufayli, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$275,00015 Ruby Street, LANCASTER, PA15 Ruby Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,529 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christian Will, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$335,00038 Homestead Drive, LANCASTER, PA38 Homestead Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,449 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 12,633 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Julie M. Goodrich, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$389,900336 N Pine Street, LANCASTER, PA336 N Pine Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,954 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Samuel Rudegeair, RE/MAX Evolved -
$295,0001017 Fountain Avenue, LANCASTER, PA1017 Fountain Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,314 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jack Hess, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$250,000239 E Chestnut Street, LANCASTER, PA239 E Chestnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,318 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$235,000213 E Madison Street, LANCASTER, PA213 E Madison Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,392 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$787,900316 E Marion Street, LANCASTER, PA316 E Marion Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,744 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 6,534 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Scott H Haverstick, Puffer Morris Real Estate, Inc. -
$425,0001623 Fellowship Drive, LANCASTER, PA1623 Fellowship Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,590 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 9,148 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$525,0001055 Columbia Avenue, LANCASTER, PA1055 Columbia Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,600 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 10,890 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Tyler Stoltz, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$525,0001055 Columbia Avenue, LANCASTER, PA1055 Columbia Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,600 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 10,019 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Tyler Stoltz, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$787,900316 E Marion Street, LANCASTER, PA316 E Marion Street
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 6,534 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Scott H Haverstick, Puffer Morris Real Estate, Inc. -
$165,000804 Union Street, LANCASTER, PA804 Union Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 900 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jerred M Hall, RE/MAX Evolved -
$269,900527 W Vine Street, LANCASTER, PA527 W Vine Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,721 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Nikki Macias, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$350,000125 S Duke Street, LANCASTER, PA125 S Duke Street
LANCASTER, PA- 1 Bed
- 2 Baths
- 800 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Marilyn R Berger Shank, Keller Williams Elite -
$242,500321 W Mifflin Street, LANCASTER, PA321 W Mifflin Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,280 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kara Weber, Keller Williams of Central PA -
$214,999115 Fairview Avenue, LANCASTER, PA115 Fairview Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,112 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christina M. Vargas, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$215,00024 Hager Street, LANCASTER, PA24 Hager Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,720 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Adam Lewis, Realty Professional Group LLC
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