The Lancaster County Community Guide

Where to live in Lancaster County.

A slow, editorial tour of the towns and boroughs that make up Lancaster County — schools, housing markets, restaurants, and the everyday rhythms that make each community feel like itself. Written for people trying to decide where the next chapter should be.

The Community Guide

Find Your Place

Finding the right home starts with finding the right community.

Whether you're dreaming of a walkable downtown, top-rated schools, peaceful neighborhoods, or vibrant local culture, every community offers something unique.

Explore the guides below to discover where you feel most at home.

Lancaster City, Pennsylvania

Lancaster County

Lancaster City

One of America's oldest inland cities, quietly reborn as a small-city cultural hub — walkable brick streets, a nationally loved food scene, and an art culture that still feels genuinely local.

  • Walkable downtown
  • Independent food scene
  • Historic architecture
Population
~58,000
School District
School District of Lancaster
Median Home
$255,000
Lititz, Pennsylvania

Lancaster County

Lititz

Repeatedly named America's Coolest Small Town — a Moravian-founded borough with a picture-perfect Main Street, an outsized food scene, and a genuine sense of community.

  • America's Coolest Small Town
  • Walkable Main Street
  • Top-rated schools
Population
~9,400
School District
Warwick School District
Median Home
$425,000
Manheim Township, Pennsylvania

Lancaster County

Manheim Township

Lancaster County's premier family suburb — leafy neighborhoods, one of the highest-ranked public school districts in the region, and every convenience within a five-minute drive.

  • Top-ranked schools
  • Established neighborhoods
  • Convenient shopping
Population
~40,500
School District
Manheim Township School District
Median Home
$410,000

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