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.Â
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.Â
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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- Lancaster Public Library
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$369,900
301 Chestnut Street, COLUMBIA, PA301 Chestnut Street
COLUMBIA, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,436 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Chris Beiler, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$182,000
532 N 3rd Street, COLUMBIA, PA532 N 3rd Street
COLUMBIA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,594 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by DANIELLE WISE, Howard Hanna Company-Harrisburg -
$595,000
872 Pennsy Road, WILLOW STREET, PA872 Pennsy Road
WILLOW STREET, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,514 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1.65 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Emma Gaskins, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$279,900
178 Daplin Avenue, MARIETTA, PA178 Daplin Avenue
MARIETTA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,360 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Don Helsel, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$1,129,000
5 Alexa Drive, LITITZ, PA5 Alexa Drive
LITITZ, PA- 7 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 5,434 Home (sqft)
- 5 Baths
- 13,068 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Amy Beachy, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$499,990
140 Village Drive, MILLERSVILLE, PA140 Village Drive
MILLERSVILLE, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,487 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Florence Ugokwe, New Home Star Pennsylvania LLC -
$379,000
1418 Esbenshade Road, LANCASTER, PA1418 Esbenshade Road
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,768 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 10,890 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Andrew Bartlett, Keller Williams Elite -
$309,900
372 Eckman Road, LANCASTER, PA372 Eckman Road
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,658 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 23,523 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Devin Bolton, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$354,900
16 Pebble Creek Drive, LITITZ, PA16 Pebble Creek Drive
LITITZ, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,600 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 6,099 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Amanda J. Sweigert, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$395,000
18 Southview Circle, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA18 Southview Circle
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,189 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 12,197 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by JOY DANIELS, Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd -
$599,900
17 W Roseville Road, LANCASTER, PA17 W Roseville Road
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,060 Home (sqft)
- 5 Baths
- 20,038 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Megan C Hansen, Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing -
$185,000
926 N Lime Street, LANCASTER, PA926 N Lime Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,615 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wendell Huyard, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$172,400
24 N 5th Street, COLUMBIA, PA24 N 5th Street
COLUMBIA, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,148 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Daniel F Parson, Keller Williams Elite -
$649,900
117 Peregrine Place, DENVER, PA117 Peregrine Place
DENVER, PA- 6 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,553 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 20,038 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ryan L Reed, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$699,900
251 E Ross Street, LANCASTER, PA251 E Ross Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 6,600 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 6,099 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jamie S Clinton, Keller Williams Elite -
$487,900
100 Pilgrim Drive #BAXTER MODEL, LANCASTER, PA100 Pilgrim Drive #BAXTER MODEL
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,800 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 4,356 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christian Will, Keller Williams Elite -
$349,900
8 Mark Avenue, LANCASTER, PA8 Mark Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,468 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 18,296 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jason N. Bange, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$370,900
100 Pilgrim Drive #HERITAGE I MODEL, LANCASTER, PA100 Pilgrim Drive #HERITAGE I MODEL
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,500 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 4,356 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christian Will, Keller Williams Elite -
$353,900
100 Pilgrim Drive #LEGACY I MODEL, LANCASTER, PA100 Pilgrim Drive #LEGACY I MODEL
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,321 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 4,356 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christian Will, Keller Williams Elite -
$502,900
100 Pilgrim Drive #NEWPORT MODEL, LANCASTER, PA100 Pilgrim Drive #NEWPORT MODEL
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,801 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 4,356 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christian Will, Keller Williams Elite -
$430,900
100 Pilgrim Drive #HERITAGE III MODEL, LANCASTER, PA100 Pilgrim Drive #HERITAGE III MODEL
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,930 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 4,356 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christian Will, Keller Williams Elite -
$1,050,000
224 Inverness Drive #LOT 41, LITITZ, PA224 Inverness Drive #LOT 41
LITITZ, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,233 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 7,406 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Neil F Perate, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$404,900
100 Pilgrim Drive #LEGACY III MODEL, LANCASTER, PA100 Pilgrim Drive #LEGACY III MODEL
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,665 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 4,356 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christian Will, Keller Williams Elite -
$482,900
100 Pilgrim Drive #SPRING RIDGE MODEL, LANCASTER, PA100 Pilgrim Drive #SPRING RIDGE MODEL
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,640 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 4,356 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christian Will, Keller Williams Elite -
$359,900
36 Detwiler Avenue, MOUNT JOY, PA36 Detwiler Avenue
MOUNT JOY, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,122 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 12,633 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by James E Sherer, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$225,000
305 Valleybrook Drive, LANCASTER, PA305 Valleybrook Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,224 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Nathan Shelly, Keller Williams Elite -
$264,999
48 Harvest Road #UNIT 2, LANCASTER, PA48 Harvest Road #UNIT 2
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,829 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Xavier Disla, Keller Williams Elite -
$454,900
20 Charles Road, LANCASTER, PA20 Charles Road
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,824 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 15,682 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Lisa K Naples, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$304,900
635 N Pine Street, LANCASTER, PA635 N Pine Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,886 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mary Sue Wolf, Keller Williams Elite -
$247,000
513 W Orange Street, LANCASTER, PA513 W Orange Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,816 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Carole M Kirchner, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
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