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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$292,000
405 S Shippen Street, LANCASTER, PA405 S Shippen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 1,880 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ryan L. Gearhart, RKG Real Estate, LLC -
$975,000
701 - 703 N Duke Street, LANCASTER, PA701 - 703 N Duke Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 4,792 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 4,792 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Phyllis Rothweiler, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$362,500
929 Virginia Avenue, LANCASTER, PA929 Virginia Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,615 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Lisa Wood, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$220,000
304 Hazel Street, LANCASTER, PA304 Hazel Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,136 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christian Will, Keller Williams Elite -
$245,000
706 Poplar Street, LANCASTER, PA706 Poplar Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,274 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Calvin L. Yoder, Keller Williams Elite -
$309,900
544 N Mary Street, LANCASTER, PA544 N Mary Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,617 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Russell Canouse, Keller Williams Elite -
$565,000
41 W Lemon Street #603, LANCASTER, PA41 W Lemon Street #603
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,404 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Lauren Reilly, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$355,000
415 Lampeter Road, LANCASTER, PA415 Lampeter Road
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,279 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 10,455 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Stephen Brillhart, Keller Williams Elite -
$236,000
855 Fountain Avenue, LANCASTER, PA855 Fountain Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,124 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Maria J Heisey, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$150,000
311 Beaver Street, LANCASTER, PA311 Beaver Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,125 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jeffrey L Zimmerman, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$329,900
105 Deer Ford Drive, LANCASTER, PA105 Deer Ford Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,250 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Karen Ann Wolf, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$238,000
823 Ocean Avenue, LANCASTER, PA823 Ocean Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,566 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anthony Carro, KW Empower -
$315,000
70 Chesapeake Street, LANCASTER, PA70 Chesapeake Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,574 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jonathan Campbell, Real of Pennsylvania -
$116,100
330 Beaver Street, LANCASTER, PA330 Beaver Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,446 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jeffrey L Zimmerman, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$159,900
923 Lititz Avenue, LANCASTER, PA923 Lititz Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,064 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thai Loy, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$372,000
53 S Marshall Street, LANCASTER, PA53 S Marshall Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 1,739 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jeffrey L Zimmerman, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$224,900
743 Saint Joseph Street, LANCASTER, PA743 Saint Joseph Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,014 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mick Kalata, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$219,500
846 Marjory Terrace, LANCASTER, PA846 Marjory Terrace
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,160 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennifer Fields, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$249,900
647 4th Street, LANCASTER, PA647 4th Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,192 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas A DeLong, Life Changes Realty Group -
$140,000
342 Beaver Street, LANCASTER, PA342 Beaver Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,341 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Parker Wolfe, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$168,000
65 Wise Avenue, LANCASTER, PA65 Wise Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 952 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Carole M Kirchner, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$650,000
1118 Edgemoor Court, LANCASTER, PA1118 Edgemoor Court
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,647 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 9,584 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$260,000
850 E Madison Street, LANCASTER, PA850 E Madison Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,260 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by David M Mattes, RE/MAX Of Reading -
$232,950
730 High Street, LANCASTER, PA730 High Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,118 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Stephanie Shepherd, Keller Williams Elite -
$325,000
853 Janet Avenue, LANCASTER, PA853 Janet Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,740 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 5,228 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Steve Huber, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$494,900
152 Deer Ford Drive, LANCASTER, PA152 Deer Ford Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,619 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Karen Ann Wolf, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$245,000
44 Fairview Avenue, LANCASTER, PA44 Fairview Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,224 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ernest S. Beiler, William Penn Real Estate Assoc -
$705,000
249 N Mulberry Street, LANCASTER, PA249 N Mulberry Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,800 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by James Fisher, Keller Williams Elite -
$215,000
706 Fairview Avenue, LANCASTER, PA706 Fairview Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,540 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Joshua Lucas Packer, Keller Williams Elite -
$344,900
1055 Louise Avenue, LANCASTER, PA1055 Louise Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,312 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 4,792 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Veysal Badalov, Keller Williams Real Estate - Bensalem
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