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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$489,900
6333 Bayberry Avenue, MANHEIM, PA6333 Bayberry Avenue
MANHEIM, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,710 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 8,712 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Saam Yousaf, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$249,900
620 Saint Joseph Street, LANCASTER, PA620 Saint Joseph Street
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,514 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,307 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Lauren Lefever, Keller Williams Elite -
$350,000
910 Pine Hill Road, LITITZ, PA910 Pine Hill Road
LITITZ, PA- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,666 Home (sqft)
- 1 Bath
- 16,989 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by John J. Rutt, II, Hostetter Realty LLC -
$234,900
338 S Ann Street, LANCASTER, PA338 S Ann Street
LANCASTER, PA- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,598 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Susana A Castillo, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$229,900
258 Duke Street, EPHRATA, PA258 Duke Street
EPHRATA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,500 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Alicia Hurst, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$286,000
757 Emerald Drive, LANCASTER, PA757 Emerald Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,820 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 4,356 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Juamady Bencosme, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$879,000
204 Herrville Road, WILLOW STREET, PA204 Herrville Road
WILLOW STREET, PA- 12 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 5,200 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 3.90 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Kimberly Eby, Bering Real Estate Co. -
$879,000
204 Herrville Road, WILLOW STREET, PA204 Herrville Road
WILLOW STREET, PA- 0 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 5,200 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 3.90 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Kimberly Eby, Bering Real Estate Co. -
$524,900
1200 Robert Fulton Highway, QUARRYVILLE, PA1200 Robert Fulton Highway
QUARRYVILLE, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,484 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 1.40 Lot (ac)
Listing provided by Rebekah Bailey, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$426,800
MLS # PALA2095382, LANCASTER, PAMLS # PALA2095382
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,550 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Amy Beachy, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$304,900
1640 Ironville Pike, COLUMBIA, PA1640 Ironville Pike
COLUMBIA, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,990 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 10,890 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Claire Chivington, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$379,900
903 Stone Hill Road, CONESTOGA, PA903 Stone Hill Road
CONESTOGA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,898 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 16,118 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by James Englert Jr, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$400,000
14 Viscount Place, LITITZ, PA14 Viscount Place
LITITZ, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,616 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 15,246 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Thomas M Stewart, Cavalry Realty LLC -
$389,900
81 N Conifer Drive, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA81 N Conifer Drive
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,986 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Paul E Zimmerman, Today's Realty -
$375,000
3721 Columbia Avenue, MOUNTVILLE, PA3721 Columbia Avenue
MOUNTVILLE, PA- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,932 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 21,780 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$686,000
1545 Valley Road, LANCASTER, PA1545 Valley Road
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,316 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 32,235 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Wade B Elfner, Century 21 Dale Realty Co. -
$260,000
328 E Jackson Street, NEW HOLLAND, PA328 E Jackson Street
NEW HOLLAND, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,560 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 4,356 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Lauren Blain, RE/MAX SmartHub Realty -
$387,000
819 Darby Lane, LANCASTER, PA819 Darby Lane
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,136 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 10,019 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Catherine E Graver, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$329,900
728 Heather Ridge, MANHEIM, PA728 Heather Ridge
MANHEIM, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,448 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Renee L Mitchell-Treier, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$662,500
MLS # PALA2097972, LANCASTER, PAMLS # PALA2097972
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,030 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 20,909 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Jack G Depew, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$299,000
233 E Fulton Street, EPHRATA, PA233 E Fulton Street
EPHRATA, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,312 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 7,406 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Landon Weaver, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster -
$379,900
108 Joseph Road, LANCASTER, PA108 Joseph Road
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,904 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 10,455 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Dan J Zecher, Keller Williams Elite -
$442,500
420 Spencer Avenue, LANCASTER, PA420 Spencer Avenue
LANCASTER, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,782 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 13,940 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Chuck Honabach, Realty ONE Group Unlimited -
$500,000
1578 Beaver Valley Pike, WILLOW STREET, PA1578 Beaver Valley Pike
WILLOW STREET, PA- 9 Beds
- 0 Baths
- 2,592 Home (sqft)
- 0 Baths
- 35,284 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by John Stoltzfus, Stoltzfus Realty -
$440,000
140 Den Mar Drive, HOLTWOOD, PA140 Den Mar Drive
HOLTWOOD, PA- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,228 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 34,848 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christina Bailey, Coldwell Banker Realty -
$497,500
137 Goldenfield Drive, LANCASTER, PA137 Goldenfield Drive
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,736 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 5,663 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Christian Will, Keller Williams Elite -
$225,000
231 Park Avenue, LITITZ, PA231 Park Avenue
LITITZ, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,715 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 30,492 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Randal V Kline, Kingsway Realty - Ephrata -
$895,000
311 Sylvan Retreat Road, COLUMBIA, PA311 Sylvan Retreat Road
COLUMBIA, PA- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,042 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 29,186 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Anne M Lusk, Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty -
$285,000
637 N Mary Street, LANCASTER, PA637 N Mary Street
LANCASTER, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,419 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 1,743 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Craig G Hartranft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty -
$310,000
69 Pebble Creek Drive, LITITZ, PA69 Pebble Creek Drive
LITITZ, PA- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,376 Home (sqft)
- 2 Baths
- 2,178 Lot (sqft)
Listing provided by Chuck Honabach, Realty ONE Group Unlimited
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