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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$240,00026 E Liberty Street, LANCASTER, PA26 E Liberty Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,266 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kenneth Nicholas Main, RE/MAX Quality Service, Inc. -
$324,000426 Manor Street, LANCASTER, PA426 Manor Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,938 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Benuel Esh, Keller Williams Elite -
$430,0001833 Windsong Lane, LANCASTER, PA1833 Windsong Lane
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,228 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Margaret Landis, Iron Valley Real Estate of York County -
$229,900515 Poplar Street, LANCASTER, PA515 Poplar Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,406 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennah L. Good, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$290,000826 Pleasure Road, LANCASTER, PA826 Pleasure Road
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,733 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Donna K Meade, Iron Valley Real Estate -
$179,900532 Locust Street, LANCASTER, PA532 Locust Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,245 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ryan L. Gearhart, RKG Real Estate, LLC -
$464,900433 N Queen Street, LANCASTER, PA433 N Queen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,468 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jesse D Hersh, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$464,900433 N Queen Street, LANCASTER, PA433 N Queen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,468 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jesse D Hersh, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$190,000133 Delancy Place, LANCASTER, PA133 Delancy Place
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,346 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Faruk Sisic, Cavalry Realty, LLC -
$2,750420 Mayer Pl, LANCASTER, PA420 Mayer Pl
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,896 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Debra Burke, Keller Williams Elite -
$175,000625 5th Street, LANCASTER, PA625 5th Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 752 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Nancy J Sarley, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$424,500130 Pearl Street, LANCASTER, PA130 Pearl Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,228 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wendell Huyard, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$199,900917 Columbia Avenue #413, LANCASTER, PA917 Columbia Avenue #413
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,031 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Brant Arthur Driedger, William Penn Real Estate Assoc -
$199,950472 Atlantic Avenue, LANCASTER, PA472 Atlantic Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,016 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jose Ramon Acosta, Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks -
$239,900822 E Madison Street, LANCASTER, PA822 E Madison Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,140 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Leigh E Heist, RE/MAX Patriots -
$294,900534 E Orange Street, LANCASTER, PA534 E Orange Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,814 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mavlyud Svanidze, Keller Williams Elite -
$255,000408 Fairview Avenue, LANCASTER, PA408 Fairview Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,420 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by mabel hinson, Realty One Group Generations -
$315,000615 1st Street, LANCASTER, PA615 1st Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,716 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wendy L Stauffer, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata -
$154,000615 Lake Street, LANCASTER, PA615 Lake Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 871 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jacob D. Fisher, Hostetter Realty -
$149,900319 W Mifflin Street, LANCASTER, PA319 W Mifflin Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,280 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jasmine Kraybill, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$299,9001117 Sterling Place, LANCASTER, PA1117 Sterling Place
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,932 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 6,970 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by E. Leonard Ferber, Len Ferber Real Estate -
$239,900622 Saint Joseph Street, LANCASTER, PA622 Saint Joseph Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,503 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Amy L Alfonsi, Keller Williams Real Estate-Montgomeryville -
$539,000409 Lancaster Avenue, LANCASTER, PA409 Lancaster Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,602 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Sayre Long, Keller Williams Elite -
$199,900406 Saint Joseph Street, LANCASTER, PA406 Saint Joseph Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,629 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Colleen Johns, Keller Williams Elite -
$469,900227 N Mulberry Street, LANCASTER, PA227 N Mulberry Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,895 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$274,9001213 Pleasure Road, LANCASTER, PA1213 Pleasure Road
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 960 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 10,455 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Michael G Stoltzfus, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$339,900345 E Ross Street, LANCASTER, PA345 E Ross Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,516 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Adam Roy Burkhart, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$224,90015 E Filbert Street, LANCASTER, PA15 E Filbert Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,200 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mick Kalata, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$450,000103 Pleasure Road, LANCASTER, PA103 Pleasure Road
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,094 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 17,424 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mark Andrew Zelinski, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$552,000322 W James Street, LANCASTER, PA322 W James Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,642 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Gilbert B Lyons Jr, RE/MAX Pinnacle
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