Working remotely? Consider planting roots in Lancaster, Pennsylvania!

For those with a remote job looking to settle down somewhere, Lancaster City, Pennsylvania, offers numerous characteristics that make it ideal for any work-from-home professional. According to Ownerly.com, Lancaster ranks #1 among the best cities for remote workers! Of course, it comes as no surprise considering Lancaster is booming with excellent co-working spaces, artisan cafés, high-speed Wi-Fi, safety, green spaces, affordable apartments, and inexpensive homes.
If you're on the lookout for some high-speed internet access, there are a variety of convenient locations in Lancaster City that offer free Wi-Fi! These fantastic free-internet spaces include the Lancaster Public Library, Park City Center Mall, Prince Street Cafe, and Cafe One Eight. So whether you want to work within a busy ambiance or sip a coffee in a quiet cafe, Lancaster has plenty of free Wi-Fi spaces for remote workers.
Lancaster residents also enjoy 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." While living in Lancaster, you'll feel safe taking a stroll down the sidewalk or grabbing a bite to eat downtown.
For remote workers looking to buy property in Lancaster, the current median home prices are lower than average among neighboring states, averaging an affordable $279.7k median listing home price. In addition, for WFH professionals looking to rent, "The average rent for apartments in Lancaster is between $1,035 and $1,765 in 2022," according to Rent.com.
Another advantage to working from home in Lancaster is that 96% of residents have access to nearby parks. Lancaster is home to eight stunning county parks, totaling 2,003 acres of green space. After a day of remote work, spend the evening at one of the many parks that include playgrounds, tennis courts, skateparks, pools, and miles of walking trails if you need fresh air. Long’s Park, Lancaster County Central Park, Overlook Park, and Buchanan Park all offer peaceful pavilions and picnic areas to work on warm, sunny days.
If you’re working remotely and no longer tethered to on-site employment, consider planting roots in Lancaster, Pennsylvania! There are plenty of benefits for remote (and on-site) workers, making it the perfect location for all. Let us help you find the home of your dreams in Lancaster. Contact us to schedule a showing and begin the process today!
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$469,900
215 Darlington Court, NEW PROVIDENCE, PA215 Darlington Court
NEW PROVIDENCE, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,052 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 9,584 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Rachel Ingram, Keller Williams Elite -
$738,900
786 Fairview Street, MOUNT JOY, PA786 Fairview Street
MOUNT JOY, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,833 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 26,572 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Benjamin E. Siegrist, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$490,000
1217 Pieffer Hill Road, STEVENS, PA1217 Pieffer Hill Road
STEVENS, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,314 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 4.34 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Larry Hess, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$808,900
1059 Hunters Path, LANCASTER, PA1059 Hunters Path
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,470 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 24,830 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Douglas E. Smith, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$400,000
214 Mentzer Avenue, NEW HOLLAND, PA214 Mentzer Avenue
NEW HOLLAND, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,876 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 6,970 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Calvin L. Yoder, Top Shelf Real Estate -
$359,900
MLS # PALA2091824, CONESTOGA, PAMLS # PALA2091824
CONESTOGA, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,728 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 18,296 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Glenn R Witmer, Chris Habecker Real Estate -
$237,500
334 New Holland Avenue, LANCASTER, PA334 New Holland Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,767 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by James T. Dunn III, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$499,416
223 Bellaride Lane #67, MILLERSVILLE, PA223 Bellaride Lane #67
MILLERSVILLE, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,785 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 6,534 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Gretchen T. Raad, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$395,000
1250 Ridge Road, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA1250 Ridge Road
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,601 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 42,254 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by JOY DANIELS, Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd -
$349,000
1760 Temple Avenue, LANCASTER, PA1760 Temple Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,328 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 10,019 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jason S. Burkholder, Hometown Property Sales -
$250,000
435 N Queen Street, LANCASTER, PA435 N Queen Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,306 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jesse D Hersh, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$549,900
260 S Homestead Drive, LANDISVILLE, PA260 S Homestead Drive
LANDISVILLE, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,028 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 12,633 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Joseph K Bury, RE/MAX Evolved -
$320,000
2161 Meadow View Road, MANHEIM, PA2161 Meadow View Road
MANHEIM, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,344 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 6,970 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anthony Tchekalenko, Keller Williams Elite -
$370,000
415 Old Post Lane, STRASBURG, PA415 Old Post Lane
STRASBURG, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,339 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$2,500,000
462 Weidler Lane, MANHEIM, PA462 Weidler Lane
MANHEIM, PA- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,268 Home (sqft)
- 5 Baths
- 37.70 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$315,000
438 N Mount Joy Street, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA438 N Mount Joy Street
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,768 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 9,148 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by John H Smith, Keller Williams Elite -
$409,900
133 Farmington Way, MOUNT JOY, PA133 Farmington Way
MOUNT JOY, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,725 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 5,228 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ferne M Silberman, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$175,000
278 W Walnut Street, MARIETTA, PA278 W Walnut Street
MARIETTA, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,708 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 16,553 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Catherine E Graver, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$345,000
256 Cross Keys Drive, STRASBURG, PA256 Cross Keys Drive
STRASBURG, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,080 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 7,406 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Don Helsel, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$619,900
1524 Bloomfield Way, LANDISVILLE, PA1524 Bloomfield Way
LANDISVILLE, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,865 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 10,455 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Donna J Gasper, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lehigh Valley -
$250,000
109 W Fulton Street, EPHRATA, PA109 W Fulton Street
EPHRATA, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,476 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$320,000
1882 Manor Ridge Drive, LANCASTER, PA1882 Manor Ridge Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,542 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 11,326 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Roger S Kline, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata -
$529,450
605 Hamaker Road, MANHEIM, PA605 Hamaker Road
MANHEIM, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,431 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 7,841 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by James E Sherer, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$588,900
218 Parkside Place #LOT 27, LANCASTER, PA218 Parkside Place #LOT 27
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,000 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 6,970 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Robert D Hess, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$249,000
1061 Grinnell Avenue, COLUMBIA, PA1061 Grinnell Avenue
COLUMBIA, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,352 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 7,406 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Samia Kreiser, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$210,000
724 W Vine Street, LANCASTER, PA724 W Vine Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,602 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Corey Thudium, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$775,000
22 Windsor Lane, LITITZ, PA22 Windsor Lane
LITITZ, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,726 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 17,860 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$399,900
4 Pacific Boulevard, EPHRATA, PA4 Pacific Boulevard
EPHRATA, PA- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 1,805 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Cheryl A Fuss, RE/MAX Evolved -
$389,000
941 Pleasant View Road, EPHRATA, PA941 Pleasant View Road
EPHRATA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,382 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 13,068 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wendy L Stauffer, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata -
$259,900
351 E Park Street, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA351 E Park Street
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,561 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 6,099 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Andrea T Keiper, Coldwell Banker Realty
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