Lancaster : Pennsylvania
Living a Golf Lifestyle in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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Where to Retire in Lancaster and Home Prices
You can live in town or in one of the many active adult or CCRCs in the area (see link to Active Communities at left).
Zillow pegged the median value of a home to be $302,241 in early 2022.
What Is Special about Lancaster
Lancaster has a rich history. It is also a college town in a pretty part of Pennsylvania Dutch country. The Central Market is the oldest farmers market in the country and a big tourist attraction because of the Amish goods offered for sale; many cultural institutions; renovating the downtown area.
What Is Not Special about Lancaster
High crime rate.
Climate and Physical Environment
Lancaster is in the rolling terrain of south central Pennsylvania. The average July high is 85. The average Jan low is 21. The wettest month is September (4.5").
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
The Fulton Opera House is the oldest continuously operated theatre in the country, one of only three theatres designated as National Historic Landmarks. There are several art museums including the Demuth Museum and two others on the campus of Franklin & Marshall. There is an arboretum, James Buchanan's home, and a proposed museum for Thaddeus Stevens.
Crime
The crime rate is well above average.
Medical Facilities
Lancaster has several hospitals including Lancaster General and Community Hospital.
Transportation
Red Rose Transit Authority provides local bus service. Amtrak has a station in Lancaster, and there is also the Lancaster Airport.
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Wikipedia information on Lancaster
Mini-guide to Pennsylvania Retirement
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