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.
Contact us to begin your process of finding the perfect home to settle down in Lancaster City!
Resources:
- List View
- Grid View
-
$339,900748 Marietta Avenue 1/2, LANCASTER, PA748 Marietta Avenue 1/2
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,512 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Leanne Skoloda, Hostetter Realty LLC -
$289,9001551 Fruitville Pike, LANCASTER, PA1551 Fruitville Pike
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,863 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 4,356 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Timothy David Stoltzfus, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$1,34511 E Walnut Street #3, LANCASTER, PA11 E Walnut Street #3
LANCASTER, PA- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 507 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Benuel Esh, Keller Williams Elite -
$575,000112 W Chestnut Street, LANCASTER, PA112 W Chestnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Lisa Freund Cooley, Legend Properties Inc-Plymouth Meeting -
$283,000616 3rd Street, LANCASTER, PA616 3rd Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,425 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ashley Bleacher, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$379,900405 E Clay Street, LANCASTER, PA405 E Clay Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,006 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig Harnish, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$145,7631004 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. -
$249,900420 John Street, LANCASTER, PA420 John Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,954 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mick Kalata, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$179,900911 Union Street, LANCASTER, PA911 Union Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 900 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Yadira Cedeno, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$170,00032 N Concord Street, LANCASTER, PA32 N Concord Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 720 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Carole M Kirchner, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$1,400229 E King Street, LANCASTER, PA229 E King Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 5,228 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by John Stoltzfus, ProActive Property Management, LLC -
$314,000428 Manor Street, LANCASTER, PA428 Manor Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,852 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Benuel Esh, Keller Williams Elite -
$384,000218 Ruby Street, LANCASTER, PA218 Ruby Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,904 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Portia C Costello, Realty One Group Generations -
$319,900506 E Chestnut Street, LANCASTER, PA506 E Chestnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,432 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Corey Thudium, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$475,000445 N Duke Street, LANCASTER, PA445 N Duke Street
LANCASTER, PA- 6 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,904 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Taylor McCartney, VRA Realty -
$381,000212 E Ross Street, LANCASTER, PA212 E Ross Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,922 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by KYLE MCCORKEL, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$144,900340 S Rear Marshall Street, LANCASTER, PA340 S Rear Marshall Street
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 4,356 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christopher J Good, Keller Williams Elite -
$144,900340 S Rear Marshall Street, LANCASTER, PA340 S Rear Marshall Street
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 4,356 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christopher J Good, Keller Williams Elite -
$49,800100 N Queen Street #BINNS 3-5, LANCASTER, PA100 N Queen Street #BINNS 3-5
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 23,087 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Alexandra Ebert, PPM Real Estate, Inc. -
$305,00011 S Mary Street, LANCASTER, PA11 S Mary Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,968 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Maryclaire B Dzik, BHHS Fox & Roach-Jenkintown -
$15,643135 N Duke Street #3, LANCASTER, PA135 N Duke Street #3
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 10,019 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Alexandra Ebert, PPM Real Estate, Inc. -
$220,000804 N Plum Street, LANCASTER, PA804 N Plum Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,302 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$299,000114 River Bend Park, LANCASTER, PA114 River Bend Park
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,570 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Luis R. Ortega Jr., Weichert Realtors - The Ortega Group -
$140,000432 Lafayette St, LANCASTER, PA432 Lafayette St
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,300 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by David B Stull, Investors Choice Real Estate -
$145,000823 6th Street, LANCASTER, PA823 6th Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,216 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by mabel hinson, Realty One Group Generations -
$2,400528 Spruce Street, LANCASTER, PA528 Spruce Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,918 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jack Hess, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$226,000632 New Holland Avenue, LANCASTER, PA632 New Holland Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 840 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennifer M. Archer, Keller Williams Elite -
$295,000719 S Lime Street, LANCASTER, PA719 S Lime Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,712 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ashley Bleacher, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$249,500844 Prangley Avenue, LANCASTER, PA844 Prangley Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,222 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Carissa M Garpstas, Keller Williams Elite -
$199,00016 Conestoga Street, LANCASTER, PA16 Conestoga Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,825 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mike Lapp, Stoltzfus Realty
All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should
be independently verified. No reproduction, distribution, or transmission of the
information at this site is permitted without the written permission from the MLS
Participant.
IDX information is provided exclusively for consumer’s personal,non-commercial use, that it may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
This IDX Website is powered by Diverse Solutions 2025. Privacy | Terms & Conditions