Lancaster County Real Estate
Lancaster County Real Estate
Lancaster County, PA
Lancaster County is a community of one half million people that is conveniently located to many major metropolitan areas. Situated among Pennsylvania’s lush rolling countryside, 60 miles from Philadelphia, 80 miles from Baltimore, MD, 120 miles from Washington, DC and 160 miles from New York City makes this an ideal community perfectly located in the Mid Atlantic and Northeast regions.
Lancaster offers a great quality of life to singles, families and retirees. All of these diverse groups mix as seamlessly as the tradition of the Amish community does with the modern elements of the area. Perhaps that is what makes it so special the diversity of residents and scenery. As you drive around the county you will see an Amish farmer plowing his fields with the traditional mule team while peacefully coexisting with two modern outlet centers. There is an eclectic mix of quaint and cosmopolitan that blends perfectly to offer an engaging environment of interest to all.
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Lancaster County
Real Estate For Sale - Listings under $100,000
- $100,001 - $200,000
- $200,001 - $300,000
- $300,001 - $400,000
- $400,001 - $500,000
- $500,001 - $600,000
- $600,001 - $700,000
- $700,001 - $800,000
- Over $800,000
Many local amenities contribute to the areas growth and prosperity. There is a thriving arts community, especially Gallery Row that is gaining a national reputation and contributing to the renaissance of the historic downtown area. The Fulton Opera House, which is the oldest continually operating theatre in the country consistently produces Broadway caliber productions, which receive much critical acclaim. Zagat and Food & Wine award winning restaurants populate the area offering multiple choices for every type of cuisine. The recently built Clipper Stadium is home to the Lancaster Barnstormers, a minor league baseball team as well as a venue for concerts, winter ice-skating and many other family activities.
A robust local economy is a major contributor to the quality of life in Lancaster, County. There are many diverse employers from agriculture and healthcare to colleges and a university. It is also home to several Fortune 500 companies. Lancaster is proud to offer its residents state of the art healthcare with a full service awarding winning hospital downtown as well as a large Health Campus in an adjacent suburban setting. There are many excellent public and private schools in the area including Manheim Township School District which recently had their senior high school recognized as one of the top schools in the country and the Hempfield School District which is also well recognized.
The relaxing atmosphere, peaceful scenery, and variety of many unique attractions, museums, historic sites and family activities have made Lancaster County one of America's most livable areas according to Forbes magazine. In addition to Lancaster City there are several suburban communities that surround it that you may wish to consider residing in.