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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$239,9003 Beds, 2 Baths1,280 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Ashley Bleacher, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - LancasterMLS PALA207854837 Days on Market -
$235,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,282 sqft lot 2,614 sqftListing provided by Adam C Hall, RE/MAX SmartHub RealtyMLS PALA207898620 Days on Market -
$650,0002 Beds, 2 Baths1,653 sqft lot 2,614 sqftListing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International RealtyMLS PALA207882237 Days on Market -
$255,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,076 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Christian Will, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207901637 Days on Market -
$295,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,686 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Leanne Skoloda, Hostetter Realty LLCMLS PALA2076550N/A Days on Market -
3 Beds, 1 Bath1,352 sqft lot 8,712 sqftListing provided by Parker Wolfe, Prime Home Real Estate, LLCMLS PALA2077538N/A Days on Market -
$360,0005 Beds, 3 Baths2,390 sqft lot 3,050 sqftListing provided by Lisa K Naples, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207842838 Days on Market -
$269,9004 Beds, 0 Bath2,302 sqft lot 3,050 sqftListing provided by Jacob Beiler, Hostetter Realty LLCMLS PALA207891238 Days on Market -
$280,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,176 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Stephen Burkett, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA2076532N/A Days on Market -
$234,9003 Beds, 1 Bath1,440 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by George William Smith III, Manor West RealtyMLS PALA207884839 Days on Market -
$335,0005 Beds, 2 Baths1,514 sqft lot 30,492 sqftListing provided by Nicholas Graham Kurtz Beisker, Infinity Real EstateMLS PALA207901439 Days on Market -
$255,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,678 sqft lot 6,970 sqftListing provided by Don Helsel, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA2077174N/A Days on Market -
$548,5595 Beds, 0 Bath3,356 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Allison P. Whittaker, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA2072932N/A Days on Market -
$159,9003 Beds, 1 Bath850 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Ada I. Rivera, Home 1st RealtyMLS PALA207485841 Days on Market -
$295,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,504 sqftListing provided by Gennaro DiSomma, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA207889042 Days on Market -
$419,9005 Beds, 0 Bath2,461 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Chris Beiler, Kingsway Realty - LancasterMLS PALA207796642 Days on Market -
$540,0002 Beds, 2 Baths1,439 sqftListing provided by Jeremy Ganse, RE/MAX SmartHub RealtyMLS PALA207850042 Days on Market -
$260,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,674 sqft lot 2,614 sqftListing provided by Shante Morant, Mountain Realty ERA PoweredMLS PALA2076728N/A Days on Market -
$339,9003 Beds, 2 Baths1,776 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Gennaro DiSomma, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA207652242 Days on Market -
$185,0004 Beds, 2 Baths1,640 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Stephanie Torres, Contigo Real EstateMLS PALA2077598N/A Days on Market -
$325,0005 Beds, 2 Baths2,022 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Ryan Scott Zimmerman, RE/MAX PinnacleMLS PALA207653843 Days on Market -
$310,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,436 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Brittany Fellin, Realty ONE Group UnlimitedMLS PALA2077242N/A Days on Market -
$317,0002 Beds, 2 Baths1,350 sqftListing provided by Brenda Crosby, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA2075918N/A Days on Market -
$295,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,176 sqft lot 5,228 sqftListing provided by Tyler Stoltz, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA2076994N/A Days on Market -
$210,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,512 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Nathaniel Martin Barshinger, EXP Realty, LLCMLS PALA207855044 Days on Market -
$105,9004 Beds, 1 Bath1,219 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Timothy P Patches, Trinity Management Associates, Ltd.MLS PALA2077568N/A Days on Market -
$369,9003 Beds, 2 Baths1,312 sqft lot 4,792 sqftListing provided by Veysal Badalov, Keller Williams Real Estate - BensalemMLS PALA207808644 Days on Market -
$450,0006 Beds, 3 Baths2,680 sqft lot 7,406 sqftListing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207187845 Days on Market -
$199,9003 Beds, 2 Baths1,248 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Andrew Bartlett, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA207863245 Days on Market -
2 Beds, 2 Baths1,476 sqftListing provided by Ashlee N. Stutzman, Bering Real Estate Co.MLS PALA2076890N/A Days on Market
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