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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$289,000230 E Walnut Street, LANCASTER, PA230 E Walnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,512 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Vickie L. Swiontek, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$480,0001139 Helen Avenue, LANCASTER, PA1139 Helen Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,897 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 8,712 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Russell Addie, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$304,900244 E Frederick Street, LANCASTER, PA244 E Frederick Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,630 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Gregory A Melton, Highland Realty Group LLC -
$199,900438 E Ross Street, LANCASTER, PA438 E Ross Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,120 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Todd Burt, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$255,000809 Union Street, LANCASTER, PA809 Union Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,980 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christina I Bennett, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$219,000566 Pershing Avenue, LANCASTER, PA566 Pershing Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Parker Wolfe, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$245,000709 E Chestnut Street, LANCASTER, PA709 E Chestnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,740 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ada I. Rivera, Home 1st Realty -
$1,650,000101 N Queen Street #414, LANCASTER, PA101 N Queen Street #414
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,685 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$299,900221 W Vine Street, LANCASTER, PA221 W Vine Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,328 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Holly Krall-Heft, Howard Hanna Krall Real Estate -
$199,900611 Pearl Street, LANCASTER, PA611 Pearl Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,686 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Cory Stoltz, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$254,900126 N Plum Street, LANCASTER, PA126 N Plum Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,266 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Stephanie Torres, Contigo Real Estate -
$215,000534 Fairview Avenue, LANCASTER, PA534 Fairview Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,026 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ryan M Landgraff, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$235,000428 W Frederick Street, LANCASTER, PA428 W Frederick Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,058 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mark S Thudium, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$239,900550 S Duke Street, LANCASTER, PA550 S Duke Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,476 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Melissa L Brosey, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$373,6501140 Garfield Avenue, LANCASTER, PA1140 Garfield Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 77,875 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 3.40 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Deepa Balepur, Compass Real Estate, LLC -
$39,7501140 Garfield Avenue, LANCASTER, PA1140 Garfield Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 77,875 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 3.40 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Deepa Balepur, Compass Real Estate, LLC -
$198,7501140 Garfield Avenue, LANCASTER, PA1140 Garfield Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 77,875 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 3.40 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Deepa Balepur, Compass Real Estate, LLC -
$79,5001140 Garfield Avenue, LANCASTER, PA1140 Garfield Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 77,875 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 3.40 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Deepa Balepur, Compass Real Estate, LLC -
$160,000827 Saint Joseph Street, LANCASTER, PA827 Saint Joseph Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,440 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Savannah Grace Breiner, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$314,90015 Riverside Avenue, LANCASTER, PA15 Riverside Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,370 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 6,970 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas A DeLong, Life Changes Realty Group -
$314,90015 Riverside Avenue, LANCASTER, PA15 Riverside Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 1,370 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 6,970 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas A DeLong, Life Changes Realty Group -
$625,000175 Hazel Street, LANCASTER, PA175 Hazel Street
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 17,860 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Philip M Rutt, RE/MAX Evolved -
$2,950437 W Grant Street #304, LANCASTER, PA437 W Grant Street #304
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 944 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 6,970 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Benuel Esh, Keller Williams Elite -
$375,00011 Deer Ford Drive, LANCASTER, PA11 Deer Ford Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,708 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Darlene G Fenstermacher, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$1,2001873 Lincoln Hwy E #3, LANCASTER, PA1873 Lincoln Hwy E #3
LANCASTER, PA- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 650 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Conner D Nolt, Keller Williams Elite -
$409,900216 N Mulberry Street, LANCASTER, PA216 N Mulberry Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,754 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Scott H Haverstick, Puffer Morris Real Estate, Inc. -
$1,500739 Manor Street, LANCASTER, PA739 Manor Street
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Benuel Esh, Keller Williams Elite -
$255,0001103 Jamaica Road, LANCASTER, PA1103 Jamaica Road
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,122 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,921 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by PAUL RABON, For Sale By Owner Plus, REALTORS - Hershey -
$389,900335 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 Ashley Bleacher, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$600,000525 N President Avenue, LANCASTER, PA525 N President Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,448 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 13,940 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Gilbert B Lyons Jr, RE/MAX Pinnacle
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