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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$245,000
668 W Vine Street, LANCASTER, PA668 W Vine Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,604 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ryan L. Gearhart, RKG Real Estate, LLC -
$159,900
420 Lafayette Street, LANCASTER, PA420 Lafayette Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,014 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jacob Beiler, Hostetter Realty LLC -
$205,000
742 E Fulton Street, LANCASTER, PA742 E Fulton Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,068 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Logan Richard Hutton, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$395,000
107 Farmington Way, MOUNT JOY, PA107 Farmington Way
MOUNT JOY, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,084 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 3,921 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Gilbert B Lyons Jr, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$270,000
182 Warren Way, LANCASTER, PA182 Warren Way
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,104 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 6,970 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Karol A Symanowicz, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$349,900
3059 Buckthorn Drive, LANCASTER, PA3059 Buckthorn Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,358 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 8,712 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Zylkia R Rivera, Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing -
$595,000
594 Truce Road, NEW PROVIDENCE, PA594 Truce Road
NEW PROVIDENCE, PA- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,408 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 3.80 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Tanner Gochenaur, Hostetter Realty LLC -
$630,000
101 Baneberry Ln, LITITZ, PA101 Baneberry Ln
LITITZ, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,900 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 6,970 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Edgar M Wright, Edgar M. Wright, Realtor -
$1,350,000
602 Willow Green Grn, LITITZ, PA602 Willow Green Grn
LITITZ, PA- 5 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 6,258 Home (sqft)
- 6 Baths
- 11,762 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mary Sue Wolf, Keller Williams Elite -
$324,900
53 Oriole Drive, EPHRATA, PA53 Oriole Drive
EPHRATA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,811 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 4,356 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Musa Mmugambi, CENTURY 21 Home Advisors -
$225,000
40 Laurel Street, LANCASTER, PA40 Laurel Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,162 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Aubree Chantal Hall, EXP Realty, LLC -
$331,000
211 Willow Valley Drive, LANCASTER, PA211 Willow Valley Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,581 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennifer King, RE/MAX Evolved -
$244,000
1098 Monticello Lane, LANCASTER, PA1098 Monticello Lane
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,532 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 5,228 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Megan Livengood, Bob Swayne Real Estate -
$293,000
449 Hershey Avenue, LANCASTER, PA449 Hershey Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,960 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Nayla Duharte, Keystone Broker Group Ltd -
$258,000
623 Bay Street, LANCASTER, PA623 Bay Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,172 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Lee F. Wolff, FSBO Broker -
$588,000
309 Pierson Road, LITITZ, PA309 Pierson Road
LITITZ, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,603 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 16,989 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Gillian Ogden, Iron Valley Real Estate of Central PA -
$310,000
236 S 2nd Street, COLUMBIA, PA236 S 2nd Street
COLUMBIA, PA- 4 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,491 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Parker Wolfe, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$155,000
238 S 2nd Street, COLUMBIA, PA238 S 2nd Street
COLUMBIA, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 996 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Parker Wolfe, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$155,000
236 S 2nd Street, COLUMBIA, PA236 S 2nd Street
COLUMBIA, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,495 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Parker Wolfe, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC -
$399,900
301 Hayley Alley, MOUNT JOY, PA301 Hayley Alley
MOUNT JOY, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,680 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Carissa M Garpstas, Keller Williams Elite -
$118,900
511 Edgewood Lane, PEACH BOTTOM, PA511 Edgewood Lane
PEACH BOTTOM, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,032 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 6,534 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Brendan Barnes, Chesco Realty Group, LLC -
$780,000
650 Broad Street, HONEY BROOK, PA650 Broad Street
HONEY BROOK, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,740 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 43,560 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Randal V Kline, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata -
$220,000
162 S 5th Street, COLUMBIA, PA162 S 5th Street
COLUMBIA, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,243 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Calvin L. Yoder, Top Shelf Real Estate -
$628,235
219 Parkside Place #36, LANCASTER, PA219 Parkside Place #36
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,020 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 7,406 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Robert D Hess, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$234,536
258 N 3rd Street, COLUMBIA, PA258 N 3rd Street
COLUMBIA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,180 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Scott A Clinton, Keller Williams Elite -
$385,000
935 Chestnut Street, COLUMBIA, PA935 Chestnut Street
COLUMBIA, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,680 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 6,970 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Marilyn R Berger Shank, Keller Williams Elite -
$350,000
33 Tara Drive, LITITZ, PA33 Tara Drive
LITITZ, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,154 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 16,989 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$149,000
513 Manor Street, LANCASTER, PA513 Manor Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,307 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Lauren Blain, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$402,900
133 Conestoga Boulevard, LANCASTER, PA133 Conestoga Boulevard
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,084 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 36,591 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jeffrey N LeFevre, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$309,900
1015 E Walnut Street, LANCASTER, PA1015 E Walnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,320 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jeffrey L Zimmerman, Prime Home Real Estate, LLC
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