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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$254,900914 N Lime Street, LANCASTER, PA914 N Lime Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,200 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kathryn Mardis, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$239,900830 N Reservoir Street, LANCASTER, PA830 N Reservoir Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,728 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by BRITTANY GRUVER, Infinity Real Estate -
$325,000354 E Chestnut Street, LANCASTER, PA354 E Chestnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,022 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ryan Scott Zimmerman, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$2,250318 W Grant Street, LANCASTER, PA318 W Grant Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,404 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Peter Rutt, RE/MAX Evolved -
$93,2881004 New Holland Avenue #BUILDING 2, LANCASTER, PA1004 New Holland Avenue #BUILDING 2
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 74.80 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Aaron Robert Skelly, High Associates Ltd. -
$255,000MLS # PALA2077174, LANCASTER, PAMLS # PALA2077174
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,678 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 6,970 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Don Helsel, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$11,400235 N Duke Street #2ND FLOOR, LANCASTER, PA235 N Duke Street #2ND FLOOR
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 7,841 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Alexandra Ebert, PPM Real Estate, Inc. -
$349,900813 Columbia Avenue, LANCASTER, PA813 Columbia Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,009 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christian Will, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$269,900624 W Vine Street, LANCASTER, PA624 W Vine Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,503 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wendell Huyard, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$4,000108 Crystal Street, LANCASTER, PA108 Crystal Street
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 3,400 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 7,841 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Filippo Raia II, Manor West Realty -
$289,900518 N Mary Street, LANCASTER, PA518 N Mary Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,686 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Leanne Skoloda, Hostetter Realty LLC -
$975,000101 N Queen Street #404, LANCASTER, PA101 N Queen Street #404
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,974 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$310,000531 E Chestnut Street, LANCASTER, PA531 E Chestnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,436 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Brittany Fellin, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$255,000527 W Vine Street, LANCASTER, PA527 W Vine Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,814 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by mabel hinson, Realty One Group Generations -
$1,750627 W Chestnut Street #A, LANCASTER, PA627 W Chestnut Street #A
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,921 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by John Marcello Spidaliere, Puffer Morris Real Estate, Inc. -
$289,900816 W Vine Street, LANCASTER, PA816 W Vine Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,176 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 5,228 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Tyler Stoltz, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$588,500402 W Lemon Street, LANCASTER, PA402 W Lemon Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 3,356 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Allison P. Whittaker, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$234,900550 1st Street, LANCASTER, PA550 1st Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,300 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Melissa Boots, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$375,00028 N Charlotte Street, LANCASTER, PA28 N Charlotte Street
LANCASTER, PA- 1 Bed
- 0 Baths
- 1,972 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Benjamin Daniel Noel, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$875,000126 - 128 N Pine Street, LANCASTER, PA126 - 128 N Pine Street
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 11,326 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Gilbert B Lyons Jr, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$139,900238 N Reservoir Rear Street, LANCASTER, PA238 N Reservoir Rear Street
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 1,330 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 436 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mick Kalata, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$369,90019 Atkins Avenue, LANCASTER, PA19 Atkins Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,534 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,921 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christine Nolt, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$300,000216 E Clay Street, LANCASTER, PA216 E Clay Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,935 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Lacey Lanette Snader, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$279,900415 Fremont Street, LANCASTER, PA415 Fremont Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,176 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Stephen Burkett, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$340,0002137 Shaaron Drive, LANCASTER, PA2137 Shaaron Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,326 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 9,148 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Phyllis Rothweiler, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$190,000348 S Prince Street, LANCASTER, PA348 S Prince Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,827 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ashlee N. Stutzman, Bering Real Estate Co. -
$235,000917 Columbia Avenue #633, LANCASTER, PA917 Columbia Avenue #633
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,476 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ashlee N. Stutzman, Bering Real Estate Co. -
$292,000636 Clermont Avenue, LANCASTER, PA636 Clermont Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,674 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Shante Morant, Mountain Realty ERA Powered -
$345,000880 Louise Avenue, LANCASTER, PA880 Louise Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,431 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 8,712 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennifer King, RE/MAX Evolved -
$759,0001001 Marietta Avenue, LANCASTER, PA1001 Marietta Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 8 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,783 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 25,265 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by John Meeder, Meedcor Realty
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