Lancaster, PA Rankings


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Lancaster, PA is a city known for its vibrant culture and strong community spirit. According to BestPlaces, Lancaster has a livability score of 75 out of 100. This score is based off multiple factors such as cost of living, crime rates, employment opportunities, education level, weather and housing prices. The city also ranks high in the overall well-being category with a score of 67 out of 100. These scores reflect Lancaster's commitment to its citizens by providing an environment that is safe and offers plenty of amenities and resources. In addition to that, Lancaster is ranked among the top cities in Pennsylvania due to its diverse culture and low unemployment rate. It is definitely worth checking out if you are looking for a place to settle down and start a family!

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Lancaster is really nice in some parts, but it seems like the further away you get from downtown the worse it gets. I grew up around Saint Joseph and manor and saw  More

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I was there last weekend and was extremely favorably impressed. The only hesitation, and question, I have about the place is the high crime rate. It is hard to tell from  More

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Over 10 years ago

Lancaster is the nation's oldest inland city located in central PA amid Amish farmlands. Walkable and soon to be bike friendly, it offers a variety of great restaurants  More

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