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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$309,900
416 N Concord Street, LANCASTER, PA416 N Concord Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,636 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Julie Peteritas, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$380,200
47 Arcadia Drive, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA47 Arcadia Drive
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,992 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Paul E Zimmerman, Today's Realty -
$377,500
37 Arcadia Drive, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA37 Arcadia Drive
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,823 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Paul E Zimmerman, Today's Realty -
$360,100
39 Arcadia Drive, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA39 Arcadia Drive
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,809 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Paul E Zimmerman, Today's Realty -
$363,900
41 Arcadia Drive, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA41 Arcadia Drive
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,823 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Paul E Zimmerman, Today's Realty -
$363,900
43 Arcadia Drive, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA43 Arcadia Drive
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,823 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Paul E Zimmerman, Today's Realty -
$366,700
45 Arcadia Drive, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA45 Arcadia Drive
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,978 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Paul E Zimmerman, Today's Realty -
$600,000
716 Maple Grove Road, NEW HOLLAND, PA716 Maple Grove Road
NEW HOLLAND, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 0 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 3.70 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Curvin Horning, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata -
$219,900
15 Bill Dr, DENVER, PA15 Bill Dr
DENVER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,192 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 7,841 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kimberly L Sutter Eckels, Keller Williams Elite -
$337,000
65 Mill Pond Drive, LANCASTER, PA65 Mill Pond Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,344 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 3,921 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Gregory A Melton, Highland Realty Group LLC -
$795,000
306 Country Meadows Drive, LANCASTER, PA306 Country Meadows Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,215 Home (sqft)
- 5 Baths
- 30,492 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Justine Dennis McPhee, Keller Williams Elite -
$449,000
194 Stephen Lane, EPHRATA, PA194 Stephen Lane
EPHRATA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,824 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 13,068 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas Mickey Snyder Jr., Keller Williams Elite -
$245,000
123 Green Street, LANCASTER, PA123 Green Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,712 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Krystal Ann Sauder, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$162,500
447 3rd Street, COLUMBIA, PA447 3rd Street
COLUMBIA, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,785 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Rachel Stoltzfus, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$162,500
445 3rd Street, COLUMBIA, PA445 3rd Street
COLUMBIA, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,905 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Rachel Stoltzfus, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$249,900
428 E Main Street, EPHRATA, PA428 E Main Street
EPHRATA, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,770 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Kelly Spayd, Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing -
$249,900
234 Locust Street, NEW HOLLAND, PA234 Locust Street
NEW HOLLAND, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,214 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,485 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Timothy L Martin, LPT Realty, LLC -
$500,000
116 W Main Street, STRASBURG, PA116 W Main Street
STRASBURG, PA- 16 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,760 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 39,204 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by E. Leonard Ferber, Len Ferber Real Estate -
$500,000
116 W Main Street, STRASBURG, PA116 W Main Street
STRASBURG, PA- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,760 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 39,204 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by E. Leonard Ferber, Len Ferber Real Estate -
$375,000
409 Belair Drive, LANCASTER, PA409 Belair Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,690 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 10,455 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Chasity Ziegler, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster -
$499,900
2740 N Reading Road, REINHOLDS, PA2740 N Reading Road
REINHOLDS, PA- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,200 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 23,087 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Marcus Gonzalez, Atlas Land and Homes -
$265,000
118 Homestead Drive, STEVENS, PA118 Homestead Drive
STEVENS, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,344 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Randal V Kline, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata -
$254,900
53 Spruce Street, EPHRATA, PA53 Spruce Street
EPHRATA, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,265 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Theresa Richardson, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$300,000
121 Creekgate Court, MILLERSVILLE, PA121 Creekgate Court
MILLERSVILLE, PA- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,576 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Michael A Lombardo, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$200,000
220 Mountainstone Drive, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA220 Mountainstone Drive
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,110 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$239,800
238 S 4th Street, COLUMBIA, PA238 S 4th Street
COLUMBIA, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,473 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by MALAK DANOUR, Iron Valley Real Estate of York County -
$975,000
101 N Queen Street #404, LANCASTER, PA101 N Queen Street #404
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,974 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$369,900
90 Washington Street, STRASBURG, PA90 Washington Street
STRASBURG, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,260 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 13,068 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Don Helsel, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$325,000
321 Pfautz Hill Road, STEVENS, PA321 Pfautz Hill Road
STEVENS, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,344 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 10,890 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jennah L. Good, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$999,500
1146 S Bristol Drive, LITITZ, PA1146 S Bristol Drive
LITITZ, PA- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,607 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 16,553 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty
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