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Lancaster County
- A-Overall Grade
- County in Pennsylvania
- 145 reviews
- Public SchoolsA-
- HousingC+
- NightlifeA-
- Good for FamiliesA
- DiversityB
- JobsB
- WeatherB-
- Cost of LivingC+
- Health & FitnessA
- Outdoor ActivitiesA
- CommuteB+
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$200,400
National
$184,700Median Rent
$978
National
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Lancaster County Rankings
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Median Household Income
$63,823
National
$55,322Top Places to Live in Lancaster County
Lancaster County Reviews
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I've lived in Lancaster County all my life, born and raised among stretches of beautiful farmland and friendly neighborhoods. There are so many opportunities to have fun here, whether that would be visiting local attractions, becoming immersed in Amish culture, enjoying nature hikes and bike trails, and much more! I love my home here. I live right behind a farm and get to catch glimpses of wildlife like herds of deer who come to visit in the wintertime, or my friends and I will stroll down to the pond to relax. The school I attend is another positive. I always feel comfortable because my school works hard to maintain a safe environment while providing so many amazing courses to us students. I would not trade my life for anything.
Great place to live, work, and raise a family! Lancaster county is led by agricultural but offers so much more. It is a top tourist destination in America for a reason. It has a growing arts/theater scene (Sight and Sound, Fulton, etc) and many cool farm to table restaurants, and unique attractions. Lititz was voted the coolest town in America and the Bulls Head pub the best bar in the state! The list goes on...
Lancaster County has many draws like the Amish & Mennonite, quirky tourist towns, and Dutch-themed attractions. The people are very nice, though relatively withdrawn. The area is extremely Christian conservative. But one thing about Lancaster, people do not address problems head on. Speaking of addressing problems, that is what PennDot neglects to do to our roads. Horse & buggies + intense seasonal changes = Pennsylvania roads being famously terrible.
I did not attend public school here but from what I can tell, the schools are decent & well-funded. There are ample grocery stores & farmers markets for shoppers of all types. Lancaster is growing, so new stores are being built everywhere. Housing is booming as well.
Lancaster is an area of rich culture & long history, full of attractions. All in all, it's a great place to visit & a great place to live.
I did not attend public school here but from what I can tell, the schools are decent & well-funded. There are ample grocery stores & farmers markets for shoppers of all types. Lancaster is growing, so new stores are being built everywhere. Housing is booming as well.
Lancaster is an area of rich culture & long history, full of attractions. All in all, it's a great place to visit & a great place to live.