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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$9,900,000100 N Queen Street, LANCASTER, PA100 N Queen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 23,087 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Corinn E. Kirchner, PPM Real Estate, Inc. -
$221,500664 Poplar Street, LANCASTER, PA664 Poplar Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,301 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jonathan Edwards, Keller Williams Elite -
$429,900136 - 142 Fairview Avenue, LANCASTER, PA136 - 142 Fairview Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,810 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 8,712 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jeffrey D Bowman, Hometown Property Sales -
$429,900136 - 142 Fairview Avenue, LANCASTER, PA136 - 142 Fairview Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 1,810 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 8,712 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jeffrey D Bowman, Hometown Property Sales -
$635,000662 W Chestnut Street, LANCASTER, PA662 W Chestnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,654 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Tyler Stoltz, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$340,000117 Pearl Street, LANCASTER, PA117 Pearl Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,834 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Carter Andrew Renninger, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$274,50047 S Marshall Street, LANCASTER, PA47 S Marshall Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,112 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Edgar M Wright, Edgar M. Wright, Realtor -
$419,000701 - 703 N Queen Street, LANCASTER, PA701 - 703 N Queen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by James Bitner, Contigo Real Estate -
$245,000918 N Plum Street, LANCASTER, PA918 N Plum Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,072 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$2,295,000121 - 123 E King Street, LANCASTER, PA121 - 123 E King Street
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 9,180 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 8,712 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by John Stafford Skehan, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$2,295,000121 - 123 E King Street, LANCASTER, PA121 - 123 E King Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 8 Baths
- 9,180 Home (sqft)
- 8 Baths
- 8,712 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by John Stafford Skehan, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$599,9001067 Helen Ave, LANCASTER, PA1067 Helen Ave
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,629 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 12,633 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Julie M. Diener, RE/MAX Evolved -
$285,000716 Euclid Avenue, LANCASTER, PA716 Euclid Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,016 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 4,356 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Amy Beachy, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$249,900729 E Chestnut Street, LANCASTER, PA729 E Chestnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,260 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig Harnish, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$234,900538 S Lime Street, LANCASTER, PA538 S Lime Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,676 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Robert LaGrassa, Signature Property Professionals LLC -
$366,0001808 Krystle Drive, LANCASTER, PA1808 Krystle Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,926 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 10,455 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Dawna Eshleman, Keller Williams Real Estate -Exton -
$2,500301 E Liberty Street #BUILDING 2, LANCASTER, PA301 E Liberty Street #BUILDING 2
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Naomi E Brown, Capstone Commercial -
$2,342941 Wheatland Avenue #B1, LANCASTER, PA941 Wheatland Avenue #B1
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 49,456 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 1.87 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Patten Mills, Rock Commercial Real Estate -
$249,900609 E Chestnut Street, LANCASTER, PA609 E Chestnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,605 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Dawn Patrick, CENTURY 21 Home Advisors -
$278,900555 Woodward Street, LANCASTER, PA555 Woodward Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,188 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Juan A Hiraldo Carrasco, Taylor Properties -
$1,100309 Beaver Street, LANCASTER, PA309 Beaver Street
LANCASTER, PA- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 744 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Adam Lewis, Realty Professional Group LLC -
$575,000454 N Prince Street, LANCASTER, PA454 N Prince Street
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 1,128 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 5,228 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas M McDermott, U.S. Commercial Realty -
$300,0001253 Wabank Road, LANCASTER, PA1253 Wabank Road
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,288 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 10,890 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jacqueline B Norman, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$230,00029 Old Dorwart Street, LANCASTER, PA29 Old Dorwart Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,248 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Stephanie Torres, Contigo Real Estate -
$1,000,000104 W Chestnut Street, LANCASTER, PA104 W Chestnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Monica Miller, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$419,000641 S Queen Street, LANCASTER, PA641 S Queen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,868 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ervin J Barkman, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$265,000556 Palm Street, LANCASTER, PA556 Palm Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,212 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jeffrey L Zimmerman, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$595,0001817 Old Farm Lane, LANCASTER, PA1817 Old Farm Lane
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,530 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 13,940 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Amy Beachy, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$325,00024 Duncan Street, LANCASTER, PA24 Duncan Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,965 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jack Hess, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$225,000589 N Plum Street, LANCASTER, PA589 N Plum Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,397 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Vicki M Roark-Eshelman, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster
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