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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$220,000
54 S 8th Street, COLUMBIA, PA54 S 8th Street
COLUMBIA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,702 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Stephen Hammond, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$350,000
1915 Wilderness Road, LANCASTER, PA1915 Wilderness Road
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,692 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 10,019 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mark A Rebert, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$139,900
502 1/2 Woodward Street, LANCASTER, PA502 1/2 Woodward Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,059 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by James Fisher, Keller Williams Elite -
$319,900
230 Pearl Street, LANCASTER, PA230 Pearl Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,765 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Lisa K Naples, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$779,000
429 W Lemon Street, LANCASTER, PA429 W Lemon Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 3,841 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Don Spica, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$445,000
1140 Marie Avenue, EPHRATA, PA1140 Marie Avenue
EPHRATA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,000 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 13,504 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Angela Nicole Klaassen, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$325,000
34 Wabank Road, MILLERSVILLE, PA34 Wabank Road
MILLERSVILLE, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,336 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 17,424 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Terry Grinestaff, Advanced Realty Services -
$287,000
11 Parkview Drive, REINHOLDS, PA11 Parkview Drive
REINHOLDS, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,908 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 5,663 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Donna L Strenko, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$549,900
260 S Homestead Drive, LANDISVILLE, PA260 S Homestead Drive
LANDISVILLE, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,028 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 12,633 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Joseph K Bury, RE/MAX Evolved -
$365,000
81 Timber Villa, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA81 Timber Villa
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,897 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 10,890 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Megan Moore, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$329,900
41 Creekside Drive, MILLERSVILLE, PA41 Creekside Drive
MILLERSVILLE, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,352 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 6,534 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Paul C Berdiner, LPT Realty, LLC -
$459,000
816 Westbrooke Drive, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA816 Westbrooke Drive
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,868 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 8,712 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Bangkatesh Luitel, Ghimire Homes -
$269,995
129 Creekgate Court, MILLERSVILLE, PA129 Creekgate Court
MILLERSVILLE, PA- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,903 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Justin W Moul, Keller Williams Keystone Realty -
$475,000
1803 Willow Street Pike, LANCASTER, PA1803 Willow Street Pike
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,946 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 14,375 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennifer M. Archer, Keller Williams Elite -
$465,000
546 W Orange Street, LANCASTER, PA546 W Orange Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,020 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christine Nolt, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$295,000
636 Cobblestone Lane, LANCASTER, PA636 Cobblestone Lane
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,120 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Linda Minotto, Bold Realty -
$245,000
841 3rd Street, LANCASTER, PA841 3rd Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,240 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christine Nolt, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$275,000
832 3rd Street, LANCASTER, PA832 3rd Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,240 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ian Matthew Hey, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$724,500
1353 Hilltop Road, NARVON, PA1353 Hilltop Road
NARVON, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 3,030 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3.80 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Russell Canouse, Keller Williams Elite -
$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. -
$417,500
425 Nottingham Avenue, LANCASTER, PA425 Nottingham Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,672 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 10,890 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Allison Deutsch, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$384,900
100 Spring Meadow Lane, WASHINGTON BORO, PA100 Spring Meadow Lane
WASHINGTON BORO, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,676 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 17,424 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Samuel Groff, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$264,900
219 Walnut Street, COLUMBIA, PA219 Walnut Street
COLUMBIA, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,850 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 4,356 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Stephen Burkett, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$475,000
120 Greenfield Drive, LEOLA, PA120 Greenfield Drive
LEOLA, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,892 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 10,890 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Timothy K Shreiner, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$250,000
964 Elm Avenue, LANCASTER, PA964 Elm Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,295 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$305,000
4533 Miller Drive, MOUNT JOY, PA4533 Miller Drive
MOUNT JOY, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,660 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 8,277 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Carissa M Garpstas, Keller Williams Elite -
$300,000
342 N Locust Street, LITITZ, PA342 N Locust Street
LITITZ, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,830 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 11,762 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$319,900
144 E Liberty Street, LANCASTER, PA144 E Liberty Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,674 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Alexander Glen Whitt, Keller Williams Elite -
$277,000
303 Church Street, LANCASTER, PA303 Church Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,280 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Robert Rinkus, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$405,000
1610 Ridgeview Avenue, LANCASTER, PA1610 Ridgeview Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,644 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 5,663 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Carole M Kirchner, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
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