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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$370,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,534 sqft lot 3,921 sqftListing provided by Christine Nolt, Kingsway Realty - LancasterMLS PALA2076348N/A Days on Market -
$187,5003 Beds, 1 Bath1,204 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Amy L Fields, Lancaster Real EstateMLS PALA207285646 Days on Market -
$345,0002 Beds, 2 Baths1,431 sqft lot 8,712 sqftListing provided by Jennifer King, RE/MAX EvolvedMLS PALA2076686N/A Days on Market -
$278,0004 Beds, 2 Baths1,615 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Landon Ethan Coronado, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - LancasterMLS PALA207865248 Days on Market -
$196,0002 Beds, 2 Baths1,040 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Steve Herr, H.K. KellerMLS PALA2076584N/A Days on Market -
$285,0003 Beds, 3 Baths1,364 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Phyllis Rothweiler, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - LancasterMLS PALA2076034N/A Days on Market -
$215,0004 Beds, 1 Bath1,651 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Mick Kalata, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA2076824N/A Days on Market -
$320,0005 Beds, 2 Baths1,935 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Lacey Lanette Snader, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA2075348N/A Days on Market -
$294,9004 Beds, 2 Baths1,800 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Mike Julian, Realty ONE Group UnlimitedMLS PALA207706249 Days on Market -
$244,9003 Beds, 2 Baths2,121 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Lavern Allen Stoltzfus, Manor West RealtyMLS PALA207844449 Days on Market -
$171,1502 Beds, 1 Bath840 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Matthew Thomas Iseman, Realty ONE Group UnlimitedMLS PALA207832246 Days on Market -
2 Beds, 2 Baths1,503 sqftListing provided by Justine Dennis McPhee, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA2075674N/A Days on Market -
$895,0004 Beds, 0 Bath5,160 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Timothy K Shreiner, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207748050 Days on Market -
$895,00012 Beds, 0 Bath5,390 sqft lot 7,841 sqftListing provided by Thomas M McDermott, U.S. Commercial RealtyMLS PALA207842450 Days on Market -
$295,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,437 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Beau Christopher Mora, LPT Realty, LLCMLS PALA207842651 Days on Market -
$395,0004 Beds, 2 Baths2,216 sqft lot 2,614 sqftListing provided by Johnathan Stauffer, RE/MAX EvolvedMLS PALA207801635 Days on Market -
$125,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,302 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLCMLS PALA207833652 Days on Market -
$236,0002 Beds, 1 Bath1,260 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Elizabeth Ann Bradshaw, Life Changes Realty GroupMLS PALA2077088N/A Days on Market -
$499,9003 Beds, 0 Bath2,178 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Jason N. Bange, Iron Valley Real Estate of LancasterMLS PALA207830256 Days on Market -
$299,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,160 sqft lot 5,228 sqftListing provided by David Yunginger, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - LancasterMLS PALA207818046 Days on Market -
$275,0004 Beds, 2 Baths2,024 sqft lot 2,178 sqftListing provided by Ada I. Rivera, Home 1st RealtyMLS PALA207370656 Days on Market -
$170,0004 Beds, 2 Baths1,092 sqft lot 5,663 sqftListing provided by Christine Nolt, Kingsway Realty - LancasterMLS PALA2076954N/A Days on Market -
$425,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,810 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Ross F Stanard II, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services-YorkMLS PALA207791456 Days on Market -
$235,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,024 sqft lot 3,485 sqftListing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA2076648N/A Days on Market -
$189,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,110 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Benuel Tobias Fisher, Manor West RealtyMLS PALA207823035 Days on Market -
$245,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,504 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by Dan J Zecher, Keller Williams EliteMLS PALA207678857 Days on Market -
$239,9003 Beds, 2 Baths1,727 sqft lot 1,743 sqftListing provided by C Thomas Risser, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207809657 Days on Market -
$225,0003 Beds, 1 Bath1,064 sqft lot 872 sqftListing provided by John Schuchman, EXP Realty, LLCMLS PALA207810057 Days on Market -
$320,0003 Beds, 2 Baths1,812 sqft lot 1,307 sqftListing provided by Mick Kalata, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyMLS PALA207794650 Days on Market -
$170,0000 Beds, 0 Bathlot 13,068 sqftListing provided by James Englert Jr, Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS PALA207648058 Days on Market
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