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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$585,0003 Beds, 3 Baths3,179 sqftListing provided by Brad Clark, Mountain Realty ERA PoweredMLS PALA207952628 Days on Market -
$329,9003 Beds, 3 Baths1,778 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Christian Will, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207914028 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 PALA207944029 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 -
$200,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,307 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Shalani Colon, Realty One Group AllianceMLS PALA2078112N/A Days on Market -
$445,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,936 sqft lot 10,019 sqftListing provided by Robert Alan Lawler, Manor West RealtyMLS PALA2078080N/A Days on Market -
$274,9995 Beds, 2 Baths1,735 sqftListing provided by Sabel McKinnie, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA207593430 Days on Market -
$234,9003 Beds, 1 Bath1,040 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International RealtyMLS PALA207737830 Days on Market -
$350,0004 Beds, 0 Bath600 sqft lot 14,811 sqftListing provided by Andrew L Welk, CENTURY 21 Home AdvisorsMLS PALA207941430 Days on Market -
$1,650,0003 Beds, 4 Baths3,685 sqftListing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International RealtyMLS PALA207937830 Days on Market -
$190,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,295 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Leonord Destine, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA207787830 Days on Market -
$254,9003 Beds, 1 Bath1,200 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Kathryn Mardis, Iron Valley Real Estate of LancasterMLS PALA2076518N/A Days on Market -
$219,9003 Beds, 2 Baths1,407 sqft lot 3,485 sqftListing provided by Adam Chapis, Keller Williams of Central PAMLS PALA207667230 Days on Market -
$299,9004 Beds, 0 Bath1,880 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Ryan L. Gearhart, RKG Real Estate, LLCMLS PALA207840831 Days on Market -
$385,0003 Beds, 0 Bath2,139 sqft lot 3,921 sqftListing provided by Mike Lapp, Stoltzfus RealtyMLS PALA207876232 Days on Market -
$309,0002 Beds, 1 Bath1,060 sqft lot 7,841 sqftListing provided by Thomas Ryan Bechtold, RE/MAX PinnacleMLS PALA207936832 Days on Market -
$339,9004 Beds, 2 Baths2,032 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Lethea M Myers, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207911032 Days on Market -
$249,9003 Beds, 2 Baths1,102 sqft lot 3,050 sqftListing provided by Zachary Yackenchick, EveryHome RealtorsMLS PALA207919033 Days on Market -
$229,9003 Beds, 2 Baths1,120 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Edgar M Wright, Edgar M. Wright, RealtorMLS PALA207933433 Days on Market -
$294,9004 Beds, 2 Baths2,916 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Parker Wolfe, Prime Home Real Estate, LLCMLS PALA207786833 Days on Market -
2 Beds, 1 Bath976 sqftListing provided by Troy D Sensenich, Dennis E. Beck Real EstateMLS PALA207674234 Days on Market -
$369,9004 Beds, 3 Baths2,623 sqft lot 10,890 sqftListing provided by Wendy Lee Grinestaff, Advanced Realty ServicesMLS PALA207822034 Days on Market -
$369,9004 Beds, 0 Bath2,623 sqft lot 10,890 sqftListing provided by Wendy Lee Grinestaff, Advanced Realty ServicesMLS PALA207821634 Days on Market -
$224,0004 Beds, 2 Baths1,301 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Jonathan Edwards, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA2077414N/A Days on Market -
$125,0005 Beds, 4 Baths2,759 sqft lot 6,970 sqftListing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207760835 Days on Market
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