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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3 Beds, 2 Baths1,831 sqft lot 3,921 sqftListing provided by Andrew Bartlett, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA2078030N/A Days on Market -
$180,0004 Beds, 1 Bath1,510 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by , Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA2080036N/A Days on Market -
$459,0003 Beds, 3 Baths1,810 sqftListing provided by Toni Thomas, Mountain Realty ERA PoweredMLS PALA207999419 Days on Market -
$337,999Price Drop3 Beds, 2 Baths1,719 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Mario Alberto Perdomo, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207989019 Days on Market -
$314,9003 Beds, 2 Baths1,301 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Mick Kalata, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207929219 Days on Market -
$214,9005 Beds, 1 Bath1,896 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by MALAK DANOUR, Iron Valley Real Estate of York CountyMLS PALA207859019 Days on Market -
$719,0008 Beds, 4 Baths4,783 sqft lot 25,265 sqftListing provided by John Meeder, Meedcor RealtyMLS PALA207631619 Days on Market -
$189,9003 Beds, 1 Bath1,284 sqft lot 872 sqftListing provided by Tim Charles, Kingsway Realty - LancasterMLS PALA207768619 Days on Market -
$389,9003 Beds, 3 Baths1,360 sqft lot 872 sqftListing provided by Timothy K Shreiner, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207279020 Days on Market -
$260,0002 Beds, 2 Baths1,224 sqftListing provided by Stephen Burkett, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA2077956N/A Days on Market -
$274,9003 Beds, 2 Baths1,080 sqft lot 872 sqftListing provided by Laura Beth Murin, Life Changes Realty GroupMLS PALA207964620 Days on Market -
$157,5002 Beds, 1 Bath1,179 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Handy Cuevas, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA207699820 Days on Market -
$154,5003 Beds, 2 Baths1,129 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Wendell Huyard, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA2078634N/A Days on Market -
4 Beds, 1 Bath1,415 sqftListing provided by Adam Devine, Dorrance Realty LLCMLS PALA207912220 Days on Market -
$284,9003 Beds, 2 Baths1,622 sqft lot 5,663 sqftListing provided by Cheryl A. McFadden, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - LancasterMLS PALA207993420 Days on Market -
$399,9002 Beds, 3 Baths1,684 sqftListing provided by Toni Thomas, Mountain Realty ERA PoweredMLS PALA207951220 Days on Market -
$180,0004 Beds, 1 Bath1,776 sqft lot 2,614 sqftListing provided by Rachel Degler, Puffer Morris Real Estate, Inc.MLS PALA207918420 Days on Market -
$265,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,209 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Anthony Tchekalenko, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA207993020 Days on Market -
$375,0004 Beds, 3 Baths1,615 sqft lot 3,050 sqftListing provided by Lisa Wood, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA207874820 Days on Market -
$335,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,750 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Brianna Garber, Iron Valley Real Estate of LancasterMLS PALA2076888N/A Days on Market -
$304,9003 Beds, 3 Baths1,724 sqft lot 4,356 sqftListing provided by Tyler Smith, Realty ONE Group UnlimitedMLS PALA207782221 Days on Market -
$144,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,012 sqftListing provided by Adam Devine, Dorrance Realty LLCMLS PALA207912621 Days on Market -
$1,300,0009 Beds, 0 Bath4,128 sqft lot 15,682 sqftListing provided by Keith Bauer, Hawkstone Real Estate LLCMLS PALA207978821 Days on Market -
$300,0004 Beds, 2 Baths1,700 sqft lot 2,614 sqftListing provided by Kyle Ebersole, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA2076756N/A Days on Market -
$290,0002 Beds, 2 Baths1,147 sqft lot 6,970 sqftListing provided by Tamara L Carlson, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207968221 Days on Market -
$389,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,503 sqft lot 17,424 sqftListing provided by Gideon Alphie Stoltzfus, Beiler-Campbell Realtors-QuarryvilleMLS PALA207959422 Days on Market -
$325,0004 Beds, 2 Baths2,493 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Gil Ochs, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207967822 Days on Market -
$419,9004 Beds, 3 Baths1,922 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Bradley T Viera, Keller Williams Keystone RealtyMLS PALA207852622 Days on Market -
$469,9003 Beds, 0 Bath2,592 sqft lot 2,614 sqftListing provided by James T. Dunn III, Iron Valley Real Estate of LancasterMLS PALA207743822 Days on Market -
4 Beds, 2 Baths1,686 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Dawn Patrick, CENTURY 21 Home AdvisorsMLS PALA207942822 Days on Market
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