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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$200,00027 Plymouth Avenue, LANCASTER, PA27 Plymouth Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 576 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 7,406 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Alexander K Reedy, Hostetter Realty LLC -
$450,00044 E Orange Street, LANCASTER, PA44 E Orange Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,786 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 4,792 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Danielle Elizabeth Beattie, Keller Williams Elite -
$450,00044 E Orange Street, LANCASTER, PA44 E Orange Street
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 4,101 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 4,792 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Danielle Elizabeth Beattie, Keller Williams Elite -
$3,5321646 Lincoln Highway East, LANCASTER, PA1646 Lincoln Highway East
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,018 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 19,602 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Matthew M Czaus, U.S. Commercial Realty -
$185,000513 Howard Avenue, LANCASTER, PA513 Howard Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,156 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jean-Pierre Gerdes, Real of Pennsylvania -
$345,000240 S Queen Street, LANCASTER, PA240 S Queen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,462 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by DAVID STOLTZFUS, Manor West Realty -
$280,000817 Helen Avenue, LANCASTER, PA817 Helen Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,973 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Dawn Patrick, CENTURY 21 Home Advisors -
$359,000623 Marietta Avenue, LANCASTER, PA623 Marietta Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,552 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Brad Jennings, Keller Williams Elite -
$318,900113 Old Dorwart St, LANCASTER, PA113 Old Dorwart St
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mike Lapp, Stoltzfus Realty -
$375,000242 E Walnut Street, LANCASTER, PA242 E Walnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,481 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by JOY DANIELS, Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd -
$199,995149 E Ross Street, LANCASTER, PA149 E Ross Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,530 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christopher P Martin, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$285,000129 N Ann Street, LANCASTER, PA129 N Ann Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,334 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Tamara L Carlson, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$310,0004 Hardy Court, LANCASTER, PA4 Hardy Court
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,652 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by April Jarunas, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$179,900303 Coral Street, LANCASTER, PA303 Coral Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 845 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kaitlan Marie Brocious, Keller Williams Keystone Realty -
$279,900541 High Street, LANCASTER, PA541 High Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,804 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by David A Wissler, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$354,900163 River Bend Park, LANCASTER, PA163 River Bend Park
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,154 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Denise M Byler, Barr Realty Inc. -
$214,900547 W Vine Street, LANCASTER, PA547 W Vine Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,504 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mick Kalata, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$384,900108 E Vine Street, LANCASTER, PA108 E Vine Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,406 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Nikki Macias, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$999,900101 N Queen Street #409, LANCASTER, PA101 N Queen Street #409
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,170 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1.10 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Mary Sue Wolf, Keller Williams Elite -
$230,000640 S Ann Street, LANCASTER, PA640 S Ann Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,802 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mohsin A AlTufayli, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$389,900336 N Pine Street, LANCASTER, PA336 N Pine Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,954 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Samuel Rudegeair, RE/MAX Evolved -
$269,9001017 Fountain Avenue, LANCASTER, PA1017 Fountain Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,314 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jack Hess, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$250,000239 E Chestnut Street, LANCASTER, PA239 E Chestnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,318 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$750,000316 E Marion Street, LANCASTER, PA316 E Marion Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,744 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 6,534 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Scott H Haverstick, Puffer Morris Real Estate, Inc. -
$510,0001055 Columbia Avenue, LANCASTER, PA1055 Columbia Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,600 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 10,890 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Tyler Stoltz, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$510,0001055 Columbia Avenue, LANCASTER, PA1055 Columbia Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,600 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 10,019 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Tyler Stoltz, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$750,000316 E Marion Street, LANCASTER, PA316 E Marion Street
LANCASTER, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 6,534 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Scott H Haverstick, Puffer Morris Real Estate, Inc. -
$165,000804 Union Street, LANCASTER, PA804 Union Street
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 900 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jerred M Hall, RE/MAX Evolved -
$264,900527 W Vine Street, LANCASTER, PA527 W Vine Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,721 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Nikki Macias, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$224,900321 W Mifflin Street, LANCASTER, PA321 W Mifflin Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,550 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kara Weber, Keller Williams of Central PA
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