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Area guide · Lancaster County, PA

Living in Lancaster City

Lancaster City is the heart of the county: walkable streets, historic rowhomes, a busy food and arts scene, and a train to Philadelphia and New York. The city was laid out in 1734.

At a glance

SizeAbout 58,000 residents, the county seat
SchoolsSchool District of Lancaster
NeighborhoodsDowntown, Gallery Row, the Northwest Corridor, the Historic East Side, the West End and more
Known forLancaster Central Market, the Fulton Theatre, Franklin & Marshall College and a day as the U.S. capital (September 27, 1777)
Getting aroundAmtrak's Keystone Service runs from the Lancaster station to Philadelphia and New York

Why people move here

  • Walkability: restaurants, shops, galleries and Central Market within a few blocks.
  • Character: brick rowhomes, twins and historic homes you won't find in the suburbs.
  • Commute options, with Amtrak, Route 30 and Route 222 all close by.

Market Pulse

How is the Lancaster City market right now?

Real Bright MLS numbers for the School District of Lancaster: inventory, prices, days on market and sale-to-list. Updated every Monday.

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If you're buying

City homes range from move-in-ready rowhomes to fixer-uppers, and condition varies block to block. Plan for a thorough inspection, and ask about parking and any historic district rules.

If you're selling

Buyers here pay for location and charm. Good photos of the street, the walkability and any updates make a real difference.

School district and municipal boundaries are used for geographic reference only and are not a statement about any school or neighborhood. Contact the school district to confirm school assignment for a specific address. The Whitt Group · Keller Williams Elite · 717-429-6725. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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