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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$224,900459 S Queen Street, LANCASTER, PA459 S Queen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,407 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Adam Chapis, Keller Williams of Central PA -
$169,900443 Manor Street, LANCASTER, PA443 Manor Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,993 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kamlesh Rathod, Keller Williams Elite -
$279,000836 Helen Avenue, LANCASTER, PA836 Helen Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,556 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Spencer Speros, A' La Carte Real Estate Svcs -
$209,000303 S Marshall Street, LANCASTER, PA303 S Marshall Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,620 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 4,792 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ervin J Barkman, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$227,000525 Hamilton Street, LANCASTER, PA525 Hamilton Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,244 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Faruk Sisic, Cavalry Realty, LLC -
$38,400739 Manor Street, LANCASTER, PA739 Manor Street
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 7,841 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Benuel Esh, Keller Williams Elite -
$375,000320 S Ann Street, LANCASTER, PA320 S Ann Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 1,538 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Elisabeth P. Hamberger, Keller Williams Keystone Realty -
$225,000738 S Lime Street, LANCASTER, PA738 S Lime Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,552 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mike Lapp, Stoltzfus Realty -
$209,995451 Fremont Street, LANCASTER, PA451 Fremont Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,941 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Elisabeth P. Hamberger, Keller Williams Keystone Realty -
$439,9001023 W Clay Street, LANCASTER, PA1023 W Clay Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,646 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennifer M Figlio, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$299,500709 N Shippen Street, LANCASTER, PA709 N Shippen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,833 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Steve Huber, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$419,900620 E King Street, LANCASTER, PA620 E King Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,461 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Chris Beiler, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$172,900917 Columbia Avenue #512, LANCASTER, PA917 Columbia Avenue #512
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 976 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Troy D Sensenich, Dennis E. Beck Real Estate -
$1,17530 Cottage Avenue #3, LANCASTER, PA30 Cottage Avenue #3
LANCASTER, PA- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 2,508 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 7,406 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christopher Fulvio, Magnolia Lane Properties -
$310,000734 N Reservoir Street, LANCASTER, PA734 N Reservoir Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,700 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kyle Ebersole, Keller Williams Elite -
$225,000502 N Plum Street, LANCASTER, PA502 N Plum Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,216 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Michael O'Connell, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$229,99055 S Pearl Street, LANCASTER, PA55 S Pearl Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,102 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Courtney Longenecker, Keller Williams Elite -
$242,999654 New Holland Avenue, LANCASTER, PA654 New Holland Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,040 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$219,000533 Poplar Street, LANCASTER, PA533 Poplar Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,295 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Leonord Destine, Keller Williams Elite -
$314,900618 High Street, LANCASTER, PA618 High Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,724 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 4,356 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Tyler Smith, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$300,000705 N Pine Street, LANCASTER, PA705 N Pine Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,080 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Laura Beth Murin, Life Changes Realty Group -
$247,500512 S Shippen Street, LANCASTER, PA512 S Shippen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,412 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christina Lynn Zerbe, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$98,900501 Green Street 1/2, LANCASTER, PA501 Green Street 1/2
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,219 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Timothy P Patches, Trinity Management Associates, Ltd. -
$28,000518 Green Street, LANCASTER, PA518 Green Street
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Philip M Rutt, RE/MAX Evolved -
$3,2501023 Ranck Mill Rd, LANCASTER, PA1023 Ranck Mill Rd
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 13,504 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by James Pointer, North American Commercial Realty, LLC -
$299,900604 E End Avenue, LANCASTER, PA604 E End Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,916 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Parker Wolfe, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$300,000318 W Grant Street, LANCASTER, PA318 W Grant Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,404 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Marian H Rutt, RE/MAX Evolved -
$309,400804 N Plum Street, LANCASTER, PA804 N Plum Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,302 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ashley Bleacher, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$189,000823 N Queen Street, LANCASTER, PA823 N Queen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,640 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Stephanie Torres, Contigo Real Estate -
$1,4504 Hoffman Terrace, LANCASTER, PA4 Hoffman Terrace
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 745 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 4,792 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Benuel Esh, Keller Williams Elite
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