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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$275,000
2289 Poplar Street, NARVON, PA2289 Poplar Street
NARVON, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,993 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1.15 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by John J. Rutt, II, Hostetter Realty LLC -
$499,900
76 Farmington Lane, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA76 Farmington Lane
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,020 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 11,762 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Phil Kuntz, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$364,900
252 Cool Creek Way, LANCASTER, PA252 Cool Creek Way
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,684 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Casey Reid Ebersole, Real of Pennsylvania -
$424,900
0 Ridgefield Drive, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA0 Ridgefield Drive
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,353 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 4,792 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Gregory A Shank, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$210,000
538 N 2nd Street, COLUMBIA, PA538 N 2nd Street
COLUMBIA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,456 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Scott A Clinton, Keller Williams Elite -
$434,900
534 Thorngate Place, MILLERSVILLE, PA534 Thorngate Place
MILLERSVILLE, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,805 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 4,792 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$307,500
144 E Liberty Street, LANCASTER, PA144 E Liberty Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,674 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Alexander Glen Whitt, Keller Williams Elite -
$1,025,000
19 Deerfield Road, LANCASTER, PA19 Deerfield Road
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,923 Home (sqft)
- 5 Baths
- 1.20 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Jerry N Lehman, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$615,000
16 E Walnut Street, LANCASTER, PA16 E Walnut Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,516 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Alexander Glen Whitt, Keller Williams Elite -
$539,900
125 Broadstone Street, LANCASTER, PA125 Broadstone Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,698 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 10,019 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Maria J Heisey, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$408,400
234 Pilgrim Drive #LEGACY III QMI, LANCASTER, PA234 Pilgrim Drive #LEGACY III QMI
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,665 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 4,356 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christian Will, Keller Williams Elite -
$515,000
1020 Flagstone Court, LANCASTER, PA1020 Flagstone Court
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,044 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 20,038 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Leah Landis, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$314,900
3157 Greenridge Drive, LANCASTER, PA3157 Greenridge Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,690 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 10,019 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jack Hess, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$324,900
905 Hornig Road, LANCASTER, PA905 Hornig Road
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,692 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 7,406 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Matthew Henry Neuwirth, RE/MAX Of Reading -
$275,000
311 New Dorwart Street, LANCASTER, PA311 New Dorwart Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,832 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Priscilla R Gibson, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$549,900
1429 Hickory Run Drive, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA1429 Hickory Run Drive
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,975 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 17,860 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Robert L Gruber, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$230,000
445 St Joseph Street, LANCASTER, PA445 St Joseph Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,910 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,614 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Alexandra Ebert, PPM Real Estate, Inc. -
$449,900
36 E Cottage Avenue, MILLERSVILLE, PA36 E Cottage Avenue
MILLERSVILLE, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,476 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 16,118 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by David S High, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$239,900
296 Red Cedar Lane, MARIETTA, PA296 Red Cedar Lane
MARIETTA, PA- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,944 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Barbara M Cavanaugh, Kingsway Realty - Lancaster -
$299,000
228 Lincoln Avenue, EPHRATA, PA228 Lincoln Avenue
EPHRATA, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,601 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 13,068 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wendy L Stauffer, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata -
$810,000
233 Acorn Lane, LITITZ, PA233 Acorn Lane
LITITZ, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,344 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 11.90 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Keith Snyder, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata -
$335,000
625 Church Street, LANDISVILLE, PA625 Church Street
LANDISVILLE, PA- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,372 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 12,633 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$300,000
1104 Williamsburg Road, LANCASTER, PA1104 Williamsburg Road
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,799 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 6,099 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$1,145,000
1428 Center Road, LANCASTER, PA1428 Center Road
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 5,204 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 33,106 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Steve Huber, RE/MAX Pinnacle -
$360,000
410 Valleybrook Drive, LANCASTER, PA410 Valleybrook Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,392 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Derek Pinkerton, Property One Investments LLC -
$589,900
1146 Edgemoor Court, LANCASTER, PA1146 Edgemoor Court
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,580 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 8,277 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Mark S Thudium, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$295,000
48 Harvest Road #21, LANCASTER, PA48 Harvest Road #21
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,829 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by CJ Pierre, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$579,900
1878 Cider Press Road, MANHEIM, PA1878 Cider Press Road
MANHEIM, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,913 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 30,928 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Sarah M Weber, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$425,000
62 River Bend Park, LANCASTER, PA62 River Bend Park
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,517 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Dana Guyer, RE/MAX Evolved -
$289,900
510 Hensley Street, LITITZ, PA510 Hensley Street
LITITZ, PA- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,394 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 5,663 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Brenda Lee Altenderfer, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty
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