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What BestPlaces Users Say about Lancaster
Lancaster, Pennsylvania is a city located in the southeastern part of the state. It is known for its vibrant downtown area, historical landmarks, and diverse community. With a population of over 59,000, Lancaster offers a small-town feel with access to big city amenities. However, like any city, it has its pros and cons. In this context, I will summarize user reviews from BestPlaces.net about living in Lancaster, providing insight into the experiences and opinions of those who currently reside in this particular place.
According to BestPlaces.net, Lancaster has an overall livability score of 75 out of 100, which is considered "very livable." Many users praised the city's downtown area and its charming atmosphere. One user, named Emily, said, "Lancaster is a great place to live, especially if you love a lively downtown with plenty of restaurants and entertainment." Others also appreciated the historical landmarks and cultural events, with user John commenting, "Living in Lancaster allows me to immerse myself in history and enjoy events like the annual Lancaster Arts Festival."
However, some users pointed out the city's high cost of living and traffic congestion as significant drawbacks. Mary, who moved to Lancaster from a larger city, stated, "The cost of living here is surprisingly high, and the traffic can be frustrating at times." Another user, Samantha, echoed this sentiment, saying, "I love Lancaster, but it can be challenging to find affordable housing in a desirable area."
Despite these challenges, many users still highly recommended living in Lancaster. They emphasized the strong sense of community and friendly locals as a significant advantage. One user, David, shared, "I've lived in Lancaster my entire life, and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. The people here are kind and welcoming, and it truly feels like a close-knit community."
In summary, user reviews on BestPlaces.net paint a generally positive picture of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The city's downtown area, historical landmarks, and sense of community are often praised, while the high cost of living and traffic congestion are mentioned as areas for improvement. Overall, it seems that Lancaster offers a unique and charming living experience for those who call it home.
based on 14 ReviewsGet to know Lancaster with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Lancaster
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Pollution is not all bad. - 6/22/2006
In response to the April comment on air pollution in this area. It is true that Lancaster county is in the lower 10% of air quality rating. However, I believe if one were to look at the data for determining the ratings one would see that the major factors are pollens, dust, and molds, All generated as a result of the extensive farmland and woodlands in the surrounding county, and in the city as well. Also it is not an every day occurance, rather it tends to be seasonal. Another component is certainly the pollution contributed from cars & trucks, as a result of the continuing growth of population & industry & lack of an efficent mass transit system, i.e. light rail or trolley.
This aspect of the quality of life, considered along with all of the other factors, is a minor issue. As a resident, with some allergy issues, who migrated here from southern California I can say without reservation that living here is more desireable; Republicans, and industry not
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Lancaster, PA, is bad for your health - 4/11/2006
The air quality is among the 10 percent worst in the country, I understand (from another website). I've also been told that children born here have a high percentage of asthma--greatly reduced if they move here after the age of two. Frankly, I do not understand why this should be unless most of the pollution is being carried here from the midwest. This is a largely agricultural area, but if there are polluting factories I doubt that they would be very closely regulated, this being one of the most Republican counties in the country (since the mid
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