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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$274,000
1215 Elm Avenue, LANCASTER, PA1215 Elm Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,242 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Michelle D. Shirey, Keller Williams Elite -
$599,900
5450 Lincoln Highway, GAP, PA5450 Lincoln Highway
GAP, PA- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,230 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 5.60 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Ron C Vogel, RE/MAX Main Line - Malvern -
$329,900
306 N Reservoir Street, LANCASTER, PA306 N Reservoir Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,749 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Lacey Lanette Snader, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$549,900
50 Pinewood Avenue, LITITZ, PA50 Pinewood Avenue
LITITZ, PA- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,683 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 15,682 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Nancy Werner, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$125,000
1801 Manor Street, COLUMBIA, PA1801 Manor Street
COLUMBIA, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,044 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 12,197 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Nathan R Krotzer, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$224,900
445 Manor Street, LANCASTER, PA445 Manor Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,217 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Matthew Joseph Koch, Keller Williams Elite -
$319,900
64 W Charlotte Street, MILLERSVILLE, PA64 W Charlotte Street
MILLERSVILLE, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,190 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 21,345 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$299,999
2607 Lititz Pike, LANCASTER, PA2607 Lititz Pike
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,265 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 4,356 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Alexander K Reedy, Hostetter Realty LLC -
$375,000
40 Peacock Drive, LANCASTER, PA40 Peacock Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,986 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 24,394 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Chuck Honabach, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$315,000
305 Charles Road, LANCASTER, PA305 Charles Road
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,428 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 9,148 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Michael Pellitta, Keller Williams Elite -
$325,000
416 W Walnut Street, LANCASTER, PA416 W Walnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 2,359 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas W Taglieri III, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$489,900
164 N Reamstown Road, STEVENS, PA164 N Reamstown Road
STEVENS, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,248 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 21,780 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Lauren Gardner, Keller Williams of Central PA -
$403,000
5235 Oak Leaf Drive, MOUNT JOY, PA5235 Oak Leaf Drive
MOUNT JOY, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,092 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 8,277 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Casey Reid Ebersole, Real of Pennsylvania -
$379,900
1031 Elbow Road, LITITZ, PA1031 Elbow Road
LITITZ, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,406 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 15,682 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Brenda Rutt, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$250,000
631 S Cedar Street, LITITZ, PA631 S Cedar Street
LITITZ, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 856 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 5,663 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Richard W Boas Jr, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$247,000
30 W Strawberry Street, LANCASTER, PA30 W Strawberry Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,056 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 872 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Corey Ayres, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$799,900
MLS # PALA2098200, MANHEIM, PAMLS # PALA2098200
MANHEIM, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,500 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2.09 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Trevor sutton, Keller Williams Elite -
$580,000
40 N Perry Street, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA40 N Perry Street
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,602 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 42,689 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by R. Ashley Brunner, The Brunner Group LLC -
$305,000
2531 Chrismar Way, EAST PETERSBURG, PA2531 Chrismar Way
EAST PETERSBURG, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,296 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 6,534 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Charles W Trautman, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$449,900
1525 Edinborough Circle, LANDISVILLE, PA1525 Edinborough Circle
LANDISVILLE, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,824 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 15,246 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Ryan Trask, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$235,000
532 North Street, LANCASTER, PA532 North Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,366 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christian Will, Keller Williams Elite -
$289,900
148 E Ross Street, LANCASTER, PA148 E Ross Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,320 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christian Will, Keller Williams Elite -
$399,000
3455 Coronet Avenue, LANCASTER, PA3455 Coronet Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,547 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 14,811 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Chuck Honabach, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$239,900
840 Penny Lane, MOUNT JOY, PA840 Penny Lane
MOUNT JOY, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,340 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 3,050 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Matt Helsel, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$499,900
37 Leacock Road, PARADISE, PA37 Leacock Road
PARADISE, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,454 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 8,277 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Elizabeth Marie Flahart, Realty Professional Group LLC -
$299,000
43 Angela Drive, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA43 Angela Drive
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 960 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 20,474 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jacob Ziegler, Keller Williams Elite -
$525,000
3003 Morning Thistle Court, EAST PETERSBURG, PA3003 Morning Thistle Court
EAST PETERSBURG, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,405 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 4,792 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$400,000
145 Birch Lane, NEW HOLLAND, PA145 Birch Lane
NEW HOLLAND, PA- 7 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,274 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 1.40 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Randal V Kline, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata -
$339,900
454 Alexandria Court, MARIETTA, PA454 Alexandria Court
MARIETTA, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,304 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 13,940 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Robert D Hess, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$325,000
1519 E Newport Road, LITITZ, PA1519 E Newport Road
LITITZ, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,640 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 16,989 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Michael G Stoltzfus, Coldwell Banker Realty
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