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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$205,000625 Poplar Street, LANCASTER, PA625 Poplar Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,200 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Stephanie Torres, Contigo Real Estate -
$1,395340 College Avenue #4, LANCASTER, PA340 College Avenue #4
LANCASTER, PA- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 750 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 6,099 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Justine Dennis McPhee, Keller Williams Elite -
$250,000229 E Frederick Street, LANCASTER, PA229 E Frederick Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,501 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Monica Miller, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$300,000830 N Duke Street, LANCASTER, PA830 N Duke Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,932 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Phyllis M Rittel, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$375,000247 Jackson Street, LANCASTER, PA247 Jackson Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,700 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jenna Phillips, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$435,000153 - 411 E King Street #411, LANCASTER, PA153 - 411 E King Street #411
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,276 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by John Meeder, Meedcor Realty -
$312,500335 E Frederick Street, LANCASTER, PA335 E Frederick Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,408 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ronald M Burkhart, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$315,00030 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 -
$199,000458 Poplar Street, LANCASTER, PA458 Poplar Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,566 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by tyler cody, JRHeller.com LLC -
$315,000222 N Reservoir Street, LANCASTER, PA222 N Reservoir Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,852 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by R. Ashley Brunner, Keller Williams Elite -
$365,000128 E Lemon Street, LANCASTER, PA128 E Lemon Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,980 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christine Nolt, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$299,900441 W Frederick Street, LANCASTER, PA441 W Frederick Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,388 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Chris Marrella, Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing -
$515,000123 E Lemon Street, LANCASTER, PA123 E Lemon Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,064 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Corinn E. Kirchner, PPM Real Estate, Inc. -
$199,900924 Union Street, LANCASTER, PA924 Union Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,680 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jonathan D Leventry, Uptown Realty Services -
$199,900434 W Frederick Street, LANCASTER, PA434 W Frederick Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,062 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by C Thomas Risser, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$499,900342 W King Street, LANCASTER, PA342 W King Street
LANCASTER, PA- 7 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 5,408 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by ERIN E STEWART, Life Changes Realty Group -
$1,995920 Columbia Avenue, LANCASTER, PA920 Columbia Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 3,708 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 7,841 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jeremy Ganse, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$279,000740 S Queen Street, LANCASTER, PA740 S Queen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 1,300 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Benuel Esh, Keller Williams Elite -
$279,000740 S Queen Street, LANCASTER, PA740 S Queen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,300 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Benuel Esh, Keller Williams Elite -
$2,650354 New Holland Avenue, LANCASTER, PA354 New Holland Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,218 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ashlee N. Stutzman, Bering Real Estate Co. -
$1,375719 N Duke Street #9, LANCASTER, PA719 N Duke Street #9
LANCASTER, PA- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 2,550 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 12,197 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Elizabeth Marie Flahart, Magnolia Lane Properties -
$211,900471 High Street, LANCASTER, PA471 High Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 947 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Joshua Carr, Keller Williams Elite -
$3,695,000531 - 537 E Union Street, LANCASTER, PA531 - 537 E Union Street
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 38,737 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 1.26 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Mark Will, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$220,0008 Chester Street, LANCASTER, PA8 Chester Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,232 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jim Robertson, OCF Realty LLC - Philadelphia -
$275,000817 N Lime Street, LANCASTER, PA817 N Lime Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,448 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Valentine Coupe, Keller Williams Real Estate-Montgomeryville -
$269,900734 Marietta Avenue, LANCASTER, PA734 Marietta Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,143 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mark Will, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$2,295428 Manor Street, LANCASTER, PA428 Manor Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,852 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Benuel Esh, Keller Williams Elite -
$425,000509 E Strawberry Street, LANCASTER, PA509 E Strawberry Street
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,100 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 4,356 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jerry Johnson, Keller Williams Elite -
$370,0005 Plymouth Avenue, LANCASTER, PA5 Plymouth Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,865 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 9,148 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$319,90030 N Mary Street, LANCASTER, PA30 N Mary Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,696 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Calvin Yoder, Keller Williams Elite
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