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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$299,900720 1st Street, LANCASTER, PA720 1st Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,300 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jason N. Bange, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$524,90013 Verbena Drive, LANCASTER, PA13 Verbena Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,132 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 10,019 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Lethea M Myers, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$40,559617 - B N Prince Street, LANCASTER, PA617 - B N Prince Street
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 13,504 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas M McDermott, U.S. Commercial Realty -
$329,90060 River Bend Park, LANCASTER, PA60 River Bend Park
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,650 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Dana Guyer, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$360,000948 Homeland Drive, LANCASTER, PA948 Homeland Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,756 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 6,099 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Musa Mmugambi, CENTURY 21 Home Advisors -
$370,000951 Parkside Lane, LANCASTER, PA951 Parkside Lane
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,388 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 7,841 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kathleen Cavallo, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$369,900337 E New Street, LANCASTER, PA337 E New Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,208 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by James Englert Jr, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$325,000304 Charles Road, LANCASTER, PA304 Charles Road
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,616 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 5,663 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jesse D Hersh, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$229,5001026 Lafayette Street, LANCASTER, PA1026 Lafayette Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,224 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 18,296 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Darren Hershock, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$339,000315 N Marshall Street, LANCASTER, PA315 N Marshall Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,860 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jill Gagliano, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$305,000311 E Frederick Street, LANCASTER, PA311 E Frederick Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,120 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mike Lapp, Stoltzfus Realty -
$425,000227 Elm Street, LANCASTER, PA227 Elm Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,266 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Brad Clark, Mountain Realty ERA Powered -
$1,400666 St Joseph Street #1A, LANCASTER, PA666 St Joseph Street #1A
LANCASTER, PA- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 803 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Priscilla R Gibson, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$399,500545 N Pine Street, LANCASTER, PA545 N Pine Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,644 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$464,000614 N Queen Street, LANCASTER, PA614 N Queen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,921 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Benuel Esh, Keller Williams Elite -
$329,900313 E Chestnut Street, LANCASTER, PA313 E Chestnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,836 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mark Will, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$205,000832 Wabank Street, LANCASTER, PA832 Wabank Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 928 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Sabel McKinnie, Keller Williams Elite -
$334,900538 Lancaster Ave, LANCASTER, PA538 Lancaster Ave
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,668 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Nancy K Kreider, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$229,900857 E Madison Street, LANCASTER, PA857 E Madison Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,102 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jason N. Bange, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$224,900503 Pearl Street, LANCASTER, PA503 Pearl Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,794 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Tyler Stoltz, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$139,900316 Beaver Street, LANCASTER, PA316 Beaver Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,179 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Emillie H. Albrecht, Real of Pennsylvania -
$282,50047 S Marshall Street, LANCASTER, PA47 S Marshall Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,112 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Edgar M Wright, Edgar M. Wright, Realtor -
$450,000841 W Walnut Street, LANCASTER, PA841 W Walnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,940 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mike Skillman, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$279,900824 4th Street, LANCASTER, PA824 4th Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,218 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ken Kirchoff, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$1,95015 Kennedy Street, LANCASTER, PA15 Kennedy Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 935 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1.11 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Jack Hess, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$1,82517 Kennedy Street, LANCASTER, PA17 Kennedy Street
LANCASTER, PA- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 862 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1.11 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Jack Hess, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$2,30013 Kennedy Street, LANCASTER, PA13 Kennedy Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,313 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1.11 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Jack Hess, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$154,000305 Coral Street, LANCASTER, PA305 Coral Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 918 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mick Kalata, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$33,604117 N Water Street, LANCASTER, PA117 N Water Street
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Corinn E. Kirchner, PPM Real Estate, Inc. -
$52,800118 N Prince Street, LANCASTER, PA118 N Prince Street
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Corinn E. Kirchner, PPM Real Estate, Inc.
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