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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$455,000
2107 Ashwood Lane, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA2107 Ashwood Lane
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,324 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 24,830 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennifer King, RE/MAX Evolved -
$170,000
364 E Liberty Street, LANCASTER, PA364 E Liberty Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,152 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennifer King, RE/MAX Evolved -
$379,000
5237 Sunset Lane, GAP, PA5237 Sunset Lane
GAP, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,352 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 19,167 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kimberly Eby, Bering Real Estate Co. -
$515,000
3630 Spring Run, MOUNTVILLE, PA3630 Spring Run
MOUNTVILLE, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,328 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 16,553 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Brenda Crosby, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$530,000
2120 Quail Drive, LANCASTER, PA2120 Quail Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,324 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 27,008 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jenna Phillips, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$350,000
2295 Laurel Ridge Road, NARVON, PA2295 Laurel Ridge Road
NARVON, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,796 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1.17 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Tracey Jones, Hostetter Realty LLC -
$195,000
71 W Frederick Street, MILLERSVILLE, PA71 W Frederick Street
MILLERSVILLE, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,848 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 12,633 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$308,000
67 W Frederick Street, MILLERSVILLE, PA67 W Frederick Street
MILLERSVILLE, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,918 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 12,633 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$330,000
206 Wolfrock Road, PARADISE, PA206 Wolfrock Road
PARADISE, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,080 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3.70 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$375,000
736 Strasburg Road, PARADISE, PA736 Strasburg Road
PARADISE, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 3,522 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 39,204 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$240,000
22 E Ross Street, LANCASTER, PA22 E Ross Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,552 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas James Burnett, Keller Williams Elite -
$319,900
218 School House Road, LANCASTER, PA218 School House Road
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,586 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 30,492 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Melissa Boots, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$364,000
122 Old Mill Road, EPHRATA, PA122 Old Mill Road
EPHRATA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,692 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 11,762 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Rod Martin, Iron Valley Real Estate -
$699,900
3308 Lincoln Highway E, PARADISE, PA3308 Lincoln Highway E
PARADISE, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,944 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 10,455 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jacob Glick, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$349,900
72 Deer Ford Drive, LANCASTER, PA72 Deer Ford Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,684 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by KYLE MCCORKEL, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$399,900
18 W Liberty Street, LANCASTER, PA18 W Liberty Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,610 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Sharon S McDonnell, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$399,900
18 W Liberty Street, LANCASTER, PA18 W Liberty Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 1,610 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Sharon S McDonnell, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$609,000
7 Thicket Lane, LANCASTER, PA7 Thicket Lane
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,972 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 6,970 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Andrew Cole Eshleman, Charles & Associates RE -
$279,900
236 Chelmsford Drive, MARIETTA, PA236 Chelmsford Drive
MARIETTA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,474 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 12,197 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kristine Marie Niehaus, Weichert Realtors - The Ortega Group -
$285,000
349 Cherry Street, COLUMBIA, PA349 Cherry Street
COLUMBIA, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,418 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Logan Kyle Chappel, JRHeller.com LLC -
$225,000
1525 Edinborough Circle, LANDISVILLE, PA1525 Edinborough Circle
LANDISVILLE, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,624 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 15,246 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Tim Keller, H.K. Keller -
$239,900
549 S Lime Street, LANCASTER, PA549 S Lime Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,846 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Sajy Mathew, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$399,950
3932 Laurel Run, COLUMBIA, PA3932 Laurel Run
COLUMBIA, PA- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,868 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 8,277 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jerry L. Fisher, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$390,000
2474 Artesian Way, LANCASTER, PA2474 Artesian Way
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,536 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Adam Taylor, Cummings & Co Realtors -
$289,900
118 N 8th Street, COLUMBIA, PA118 N 8th Street
COLUMBIA, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,875 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by James Fisher, Keller Williams Elite -
$340,000
128 E James Street, LANCASTER, PA128 E James Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,321 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ervin J Barkman, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$310,000
451 Mount Sidney Road, LANCASTER, PA451 Mount Sidney Road
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,760 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 10,019 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Matthew W Fetick, EXP Realty, LLC -
$506,990
216 Lindsey Drive, COLUMBIA, PA216 Lindsey Drive
COLUMBIA, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 8,277 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kenneth Bradford Gemmill, D.R. Horton Realty of Pennsylvania -
$365,000
21 Honeysuckle Drive, MARIETTA, PA21 Honeysuckle Drive
MARIETTA, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,860 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 5,663 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Amanda Krall, Iron Valley Real Estate -
$459,990
206 Lindsey Drive, COLUMBIA, PA206 Lindsey Drive
COLUMBIA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 8,712 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kenneth Bradford Gemmill, D.R. Horton Realty of Pennsylvania
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