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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$334,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,342 sqft lot 2,614 sqftListing provided by Dan J Zecher, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA2077186N/A Days on Market -
$269,9003 Beds, 2 Baths1,518 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Christian Will, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207900415 Days on Market -
$374,9003 Beds, 2 Baths1,545 sqft lot 4,792 sqftListing provided by NEIL MARTIN, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA208016015 Days on Market -
$220,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,064 sqft lot 3,050 sqftListing provided by Carole M Kirchner, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA2079212N/A Days on Market -
$245,0003 Beds, 3 Baths1,266 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Matthew Weaver, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - LancasterMLS PALA207981615 Days on Market -
$240,0005 Beds, 2 Baths1,814 sqftListing provided by mabel hinson, Realty One Group GenerationsMLS PALA207738215 Days on Market -
$314,9003 Beds, 2 Baths1,405 sqft lot 6,534 sqftListing provided by Mike Julian, Realty ONE Group UnlimitedMLS PALA207959815 Days on Market -
$450,0004 Beds, 3 Baths1,764 sqft lot 12,633 sqftListing provided by Alexander Glen Whitt, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA207996015 Days on Market -
$449,9005 Beds, 2 Baths2,158 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Calvin Yoder, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA207691615 Days on Market -
$210,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,158 sqft lot 4,356 sqftListing provided by Ryan Sullivan, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA2078620N/A Days on Market -
$229,9903 Beds, 1 Bath1,102 sqft lot 2,614 sqftListing provided by Courtney Longenecker, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA20776521 Days on Market -
$250,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,412 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Christina Lynn Zerbe, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA2077858N/A Days on Market -
$439,0005 Beds, 0 Bath2,868 sqft lot 3,050 sqftListing provided by Bradley J Bygall, Lime HouseMLS PALA207579816 Days on Market -
3 Beds, 1 Bath1,692 sqft lot 3,921 sqftListing provided by Chad Hurst, Kingsway Realty - LancasterMLS PALA208012416 Days on Market -
$252,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,728 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by BRITTANY GRUVER, Infinity Real EstateMLS PALA2077198N/A Days on Market -
$459,9004 Beds, 3 Baths2,419 sqft lot 13,068 sqftListing provided by Adam Druck, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA2078580N/A Days on Market -
$129,9003 Beds, 1 Bath916 sqft lot 10,890 sqftListing provided by Jonathan D Leventry, Uptown Realty ServicesMLS PALA208000816 Days on Market -
$449,5004 Beds, 2 Baths1,266 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Wendell Huyard, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA207991216 Days on Market -
$289,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,424 sqft lot 3,050 sqftListing provided by Christopher J Carr, HomeZu by Simple ChoiceMLS PALA2078120N/A Days on Market -
$185,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,533 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207977616 Days on Market -
$345,0003 Beds, 2 Baths2,250 sqft lot 10,890 sqftListing provided by Chad Hurst, Kingsway Realty - LancasterMLS PALA2078824N/A Days on Market -
$264,9003 Beds, 2 Baths1,479 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Rachel Gillespie, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA207876816 Days on Market -
2 Beds, 2 Baths1,027 sqftListing provided by Jennifer King, RE/MAX EvolvedMLS PALA2076124N/A Days on Market -
$320,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,322 sqft lot 12,197 sqftListing provided by Carolyn Victoria Oakwood, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA208008016 Days on Market -
$355,9003 Beds, 2 Baths1,279 sqft lot 10,455 sqftListing provided by Stephen Brillhart, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA207929016 Days on Market -
$191,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,120 sqft lot 3,050 sqftListing provided by Rebekah Bailey, RE/MAX SmartHub RealtyMLS PALA2078494N/A Days on Market -
$189,9002 Beds, 1 Bath1,478 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by David A Wissler, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA208006617 Days on Market -
$105,0002 Beds, 1 Bath1,020 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by John D Fisher, Hostetter RealtyMLS PALA207844018 Days on Market -
1 Bed, 1 Bath790 sqftListing provided by Jacob Scott, Turn Key Realty GroupMLS PALA2078130N/A Days on Market -
$179,9003 Beds, 2 Baths1,390 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Ryan L. Gearhart, RKG Real Estate, LLCMLS PALA207714818 Days on Market
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