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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$315,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,960 sqftListing provided by Nayla Duharte, Keystone Broker Group LtdMLS PALA207979623 Days on Market -
$449,9003 Beds, 2 Baths2,386 sqft lot 8,277 sqftListing provided by Nicole Messina, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA207887223 Days on Market -
$239,9002 Beds, 2 Baths1,596 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Robert Douglas Leitch Jr., Iron Valley Real Estate of LancasterMLS PALA207835623 Days on Market -
$299,0004 Beds, 3 Baths2,400 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Adrian L Young, Keller Williams Keystone RealtyMLS PALA207921023 Days on Market -
$269,8005 Beds, 2 Baths2,119 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Adrian L Young, Keller Williams Keystone RealtyMLS PALA207810423 Days on Market -
$404,9003 Beds, 3 Baths2,301 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Claire Chivington, Realty ONE Group UnlimitedMLS PALA207939623 Days on Market -
2 Beds, 2 Baths959 sqftListing provided by Chasity Ann Ziegler, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - LancasterMLS PALA2076178N/A Days on Market -
$279,9953 Beds, 2 Baths1,194 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Calvin Yoder, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA207929424 Days on Market -
$345,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,392 sqft lot 19,602 sqftListing provided by Tanya L Sutcliffe, RE/MAX SmartHub RealtyMLS PALA207899425 Days on Market -
2 Beds, 1 Bath1,010 sqft lot 3,485 sqftListing provided by Samuel Groff, Iron Valley Real Estate of LancasterMLS PALA2076776N/A Days on Market -
$135,0002 Beds, 1 Bath886 sqft lot 872 sqftListing provided by Faruk Sisic, Cavalry Realty, LLCMLS PALA207979025 Days on Market -
2 Beds, 3 Baths2,155 sqftListing provided by John Meeder, Meedcor RealtyMLS PALA2076958N/A Days on Market -
$225,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,216 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Michael O'Connell, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA2076830N/A Days on Market -
$149,9004 Beds, 2 Baths1,727 sqft lot 2,614 sqftListing provided by Mick Kalata, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207958826 Days on Market -
$395,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,530 sqft lot 11,762 sqftListing provided by James Fisher, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA2077392N/A Days on Market -
$459,0004 Beds, 2 Baths1,938 sqft lot 9,584 sqftListing provided by Saeid J Zomorrodian, Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.MLS PALA207873226 Days on Market -
$220,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,302 sqft lot 2,614 sqftListing provided by Carole M Kirchner, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA2078298N/A Days on Market -
$249,9994 Beds, 1 Bath1,492 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Nicole Aquilini, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207954226 Days on Market -
$150,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,317 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Jerry N Lehman, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA207947226 Days on Market -
$299,7003 Beds, 1 Bath1,302 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Sarah Nicole Lapp, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - LancasterMLS PALA207864627 Days on Market -
$279,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,556 sqft lot 3,485 sqftListing provided by Spencer Speros, A' La Carte Real Estate SvcsMLS PALA2077522N/A Days on Market -
$585,0003 Beds, 3 Baths3,179 sqftListing provided by Brad Clark, Mountain Realty ERA PoweredMLS PALA207952627 Days on Market -
$329,9003 Beds, 3 Baths1,778 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Christian Will, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207914027 Days on Market -
$350,0003 Beds, 3 Baths2,462 sqftListing provided by Jamie S Clinton, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA207854028 Days on Market -
$369,9004 Beds, 2 Baths1,773 sqft lot 5,663 sqftListing provided by Hannah Parsons Royer, Realty ONE Group UnlimitedMLS PALA207856428 Days on Market -
$270,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,647 sqft lot 6,534 sqftListing provided by Bradley D. Snouffer, American Eagle RealtyMLS PALA207897028 Days on Market -
$219,9003 Beds, 2 Baths1,254 sqft lot 3,050 sqftListing provided by Benuel Tobias Fisher, Manor West RealtyMLS PALA207926828 Days on Market -
$199,9002 Beds, 2 Baths1,152 sqftListing provided by Adrianne Zimmerman, Iron Valley Real Estate of LancasterMLS PALA207952828 Days on Market -
$275,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,357 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Petros Theodore, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA207944028 Days on Market -
$235,0004 Beds, 1 Bath1,552 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Mike Lapp, Stoltzfus RealtyMLS PALA2077324N/A Days on Market
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