Lancaster Pennsylvania: 9 Things You NEED To Know When Moving to Lancaster County PA!

[@LancasterLiving]

Thank you everyone for all the love on this video! If you're planning on moving to or within Lancaster County, I'm happy to help! Give me a call or shoot me a text at [phone] or email me at [e-mail]. You'll love it here!

[@jbolton5221]

Oh cool you live in Lancaster too?!

[@Waltebgutierrez305]

You'll love it here ????? 😡 Bro why lie to the American people that ace is pathetic and makes you not Wana live anymore can give you depression and anxiety don't move to Lancaster I survived I'm just my testimony

[@LancasterLiving]

@@Waltebgutierrez305 Sorry you feel that way! Like anywhere in the world, not everywhere is perfect.

[@yudithramos6722]

Great video! Thanks!

[@LancasterLiving]

Thank you!!

[@xxSk8ing4christxx]

RIP Chameleon Club. The new place is Phantom Power near Millersville University and occasional concerts at Tellus.

[@LancasterLiving]

Wish Phantom Power was there when I was an MU student!

[@PaulHtmnn]

I looked into moving to downtown Lancaster and was shocked by the high property taxes. That made it a hard “no” about moving there.

[@vanninany]

Very thought out video - incredible work!

[@LancasterLiving]

Thank you for the kind words :) let us know if you have any questions about Lancaster!

[@Nmaria8867]

Do you know anything about help with deposits, section 8 f0r 4 people and listing of housing or apartments

[@LancasterLiving]

I’m not sure I do know anything to help! Sorry!!

[@abigailbrady8903]

Great video!! I actually just got a job at Sight and Sound and am moving next week. Super excited to see and experience all that Lancaster has to offer.

[@LancasterLiving]

Congrats on the new job!! If you have any questions, happy to be a resource for you!

[@crashdirection2331]

Thanks for the great video! We are just starting to reconsider moving from Cali. I have a buddy that just moved there and is singing it’s praises.

[@LancasterLiving]

Ahh we love it here! Let us know if we can help answer any questions.

[@haraldisdead]

The pronunciation is because we were a British colony. So we maintain the British pronunciation, evidently.

[@LancasterLiving]

Ahh today I learned! Thanks!

[@catspaw3815]

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[@LancasterLiving]

Right. It’s a city and no city goes without crime.

[@catspaw3815]

@@LancasterLiving Oh? How many mass shootings by 'teens' occurred in Bangor, Bozeman or Montpellier in the last 10 years?

[@LancasterLiving]

@@catspaw3815 out of any of those cities you listed, only Bozeman is remotely close in population to Lancaster. And the county that Bozeman is in has 1/5 the population of Lancaster County. Like comparing apples and oranges. Not saying what happened wasn’t bad - of course it was! Thankfully no one died, but not a single city in America is a utopia free from crime. Lancaster City otherwise is a really cool city to live in and has a lot of great features about it.

[@catspaw3815]

@@LancasterLiving Good enough, TMG. Please feel free to delete my posts

[@LancasterLiving]

@@catspaw3815 I’ll leave it! Good discourse is a must and I encourage it :)

[@ShenryRNBSN]

Woot woot!

[@flyacow]

I live right outside Lancaster' county in Morgantown Pennsylvania Berks county and right outside Chester County I'm right at the bottom of my county.

[@LancasterLiving]

Good to see you writing in Chris. Thanks so much!

[@Mr._Ramos]

I moved from Reading to Lancaster 2 years ago, I don’t regret my decision. Lititz is the best small town in America tho!!

[@LancasterLiving]

Love this!! Lititz is awesome

[@youssefjouma2806]

We appreciate you making this video

[@LancasterLiving]

Absolutely! Here to be a guide and resource for you.

[@MikesComputerTips]

i moved out of lancaster city,i loved lancaster and lived there for 20 years but tired of the cold winters now relocated to sunny Florida.

[@lancoschino731]

Everyone that leaves Lancaster to go to Florida make their way home eventually

[@MikesComputerTips]

@@lancoschino731 no I was from New York originally left NewYork .came to Lancaster now in Florida and never going back to Lancaster maybe I'll need to visit

[@the-screaming-chihuahua399]

That's really funny to me. I live in Florida right now (born in PA) but do to my health I need to live in a colder place. I'm looking all over PA to see if I want to come back. I haven't lived there since I was 4. Any suggestions?

[@hasanicoward4425]

@@lancoschino731 You and @Mike Locascio are so right my brother wanted to finish his last year at JP McCaskey and it wasn't the same stores closed early and by 2015 I just moved back to Houston I only miss not being charged taxes on clothes

[@hasanicoward4425]

@@the-screaming-chihuahua399 before I moved back to Houston it was so called I got sick and decided to move back I'm thinking if I want to move back but not Lancaster

[@jaeortiz5878]

Who else is here in Lancaster

[@PapiEli2X]

Jae Ortiz Me. Unfortunately lol

[@MoreThanRhymes]

Me

[@valenciaalbert817]

YEEEETTTTTTT

[@dhersh1386]

Me

[@maxdajnowicz7966]

Leave

[@jbolton5221]

I live Lancaster County Pennsylvania born and raised

[@kensiblonde4203]

If they ever close that Amtrak station tho like they did a lot of others. 😩

[@LancasterLiving]

It’s a busy station, and a staple to the city, so hopefully not!

[@paulamcdonald8905]

Wow, Matt! I just discovered your channel and have enjoyed hearing you list so many of the wonderful things to be found in Lancaster. My family and friends have been going to Sight and Sound for many years; it is truly inspirational! Another family favorite in Lancaster is Dutch Wonderland. Been awhile now since we were there, but it was a real treat for the kids, even the little ones. One more thing we enjoy there are the amazing crafts.... unbelievable! Sigh. Just watching your video has made me want to visit Lancaster (Lank' a stir! Lol) again real soon. Thanks, Matt, and God bless!

[@LancasterLiving]

Thanks for the kind words!!

[@MomOfSeven123]

Is the real estate inventory low due to mortgage rates now?

[@LancasterLiving]

It has been low for several years…builders underbuilding, lots of demand for housing, millennial buyers making their pushes to buy their first homes, etc. Then interest rates went up and the people who locked in over the last couple years are disincentivized from selling their houses unless they absolutely have to. Bit of a vicious cycle!

[@masonstarship56]

Been living in Lancaster for two years now I love it here

[@LancasterLiving]

That’s great to hear! Especially in contrast to the other comments saying it’s so boring. To each their own!! :)

[@linajurgensen4698]

I‘m not planing on moving to Lancaster, I was just googling the city since an actor I really adore is from there Imao. But this was so informative, thank you for the video. Regards from Germany.😊

[@LancasterLiving]

Taylor Kinney? Glad you liked the videos!

[@linajurgensen4698]

@@LancasterLiving no Jonathan Groff, but I think he’s not directly from the city.

[@TruthPain]

Just wanted to drop a few cents in: Im originally from NJ area, and have lived in California for nearly 40 years. Everything, .... everything is relative. Those complaining about higher taxes .... yes they are high .... but relative to? In California we are taxed through the nose and trust me, the quality of life, quaint colonial towns, 4 seasons, great medical access of what I see in these videos..... is light years ahead of what my county, Monterey County; offers. For me, its an upgrade of lifestyle and comfort and more bang for my buck, -or amenities for my taxes-, however you wish to look at it. Things are a matter of degrees and compromise. If I can't find what i want at 200k in my desired part of Lancaster, then i will take a few steps in the outer towns and compromise. As long as i have the access to the area, to me that is just as good. Everything is a risk-reward matrix. Lastly, I appreciate Matt's videos. We went from being completely lost in our search in 4 states, to zeroing in here, which is a sweet spot of location, proximity to family and infrastructure.

[@LaLaLucky7777]

Shady Maple!!!! Restaurant

[@phillipbrown4106]

Yes.in New Holland pa. Homemade Amish Buffett. It's like a shopping mall food court on one floor. All fresh food. And Thanksgiving. Ohhhh my god. Sooooo good.

[@91210paige]

I've been visiting the area for about 18 years. Love Sight and Sound and the slower pace of the Amish. I'm looking for my retirement place in 5 years. I look on Zillow and Lancaster is very much out of our price range. What Gems can you get me? I am looking for half acre I can raise my own food. Maybe some chickens and a pond?. Maybe you can talk an Amish family into renting me 3 acres for 10 year lease with the understanding I'd run electric to my area. How is the internet there?

[@Panther93225]

I Live in Bucks county, 20 min to Philly, 10 min to Jersey to get cheap gas and alcohol. Great education, close to cities, mountains, rivers, food, and shopping. But I still would love to explore the western PA

[@valenciaalbert817]

Your also like 30 mins from kensington where everyones lives end lol got stuck out there mad long. Back in lanclanc though

[@Jim-bh7gs]

@@valenciaalbert817 It isn't actually easy to get to Kensington unless you want to go there. MOST of Philly is nothing like Kensington (or K&A). NOT that all of Philly is a garden spot.

[@betsyr4724]

I’ve lived in Lancaster county for 25 years and it’s a great place to raise a family. Pre pandemic during the summer had a lot going on such as concerts in Longs Park. We have First Friday which helps you get to know the city. Great health care with a local state of the art cancer center. Last but not least great grocery stores with lots of local products in the summer.

[@hasanicoward4425]

Like the video Matt as a Lancaster City native living in Texas I visited Lancaster Texas and some older people knew from the way I pronounced it LanKisster I was from Pennsylvania

[@LancasterLiving]

Haha it’s a dead giveaway! Glad you brought a little bit of PA with you 😂

[@normanmiller1331]

We were born and raised, and spent our lives in Lancaster County. We moved two years ago. Too much traffic, running out of land, too many people, high taxes, etc., etc., etc. It’ll always be home, but can’t live there anymore. Norm and Sandy

[@tinamwrightbeautybabe]

Same Here

[@kinamiller9613]

I grew up in Lancaster and it's always been a good place. It has its faults like all places do..I moved about 3 years ago but I'll always call Lancaster home.. The Fulton opera house and the sight and sound theater are amazing.

[@kinamiller9613]

They had a magazine that will show you all events in Lancaster as well as other entertainment news. It was called fly magazine, I'm not sure if it still has that name.

[@hasanicoward4425]

@@kinamiller9613 I know what you mean I also grew up in the City of Lancaster so much has changed but I still call it home

[@lancoschino731]

Lancaster born and raised. My ancestors are from the welsch mountain. Minqua native American look it up!

[@WillMahler]

Great video, Matt. Keep up the good work and content! Been living in Lanco since '98. I'm in sales and for the past 12 years have covered Philly to Memphis down to Savannah, GA. Lots of great cities in that region but what Lancaster has to offer is the best of all those good cities. (pre-Covid analysis here). Lancaster has the food and booze of Charlotte, the music talent-live music of Nashville, heritage, and history-tourism like SE Virginia. As much as I romanticize about moving to another city more central to my territory, I love the variety Lancaster offers with outdoor life, cost of living, travel, food/booze, and entertainment. Those spitting venom in this comment section are ones who barely if at all, travel out of the area in order to grow an openness and appreciation for what Lancaster County has to offer. All the best!

[@LancasterLiving]

Thank you Will!

[@Ruloza7]

I dont know when this was recorded but I Love It! Being born and raised here in Lancaster, I agree I Love Lancaster...Peaceful Place To Live....Watch This Video because Matt Moore covers everything so well. Im sharing this video with my friends in surrounding states looking for some place to retire😁💕🙏🏼

[@LancasterLiving]

Thank you Ruth! Appreciate the love! :)

[@Ruloza7]

@@LancasterLiving No problem it was a delight to see you along all your career endeavors past and present Matt...Many Blessings and also I have learned myself 9f new places to go in Lancaster thanks to your videos...LUCA here I come 🤣💕🙏🏼

[@LancasterLiving]

@@Ruloza7 Aw thank you! Enjoy your delicious Luca meal!!

[@awakenedjudah3678]

Great video.

[@adamchester4525]

Thank you for the video Matt! I'm moving to Lancaster this July and your video has certainly increased my level of excitement!

[@LancasterLiving]

Love it Adam! Thanks so much. If there’s anything I can do to help you with the move, let me know! 717-585-4522

[@PapiEli2X]

Depends what part you live in. I’m a barber in Lancaster city so I see the best & the worst this place has to offer. The best part of Lancaster is Millersville near the University. That’s where I moved and it’s so much better. In my opinion 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@notagoodgamer6156]

@@PapiEli2X is the rent cheaper over there? rent in the city is ridiculous

[@lorir5728]

No ooo ooo. Its growing with so much influx of people. The farms are gone because of houses. Don't do it.

[@notagoodgamer6156]

@@lorir5728 the farms are gone? lol idk I still see farms everywhere girl.

[@tarrker]

Solid video. I like that he touches on the true face of Lancaster Country, PA. It's such a melting pot of people and, I've always loved that about our county. People come to stay at the hotel here in New Holland and are shocked to find just how many restaurants of different kinds there are. :)

[@LancasterLiving]

Thanks for the love! It’s such a melting pot and only becoming more diverse! Love all the great restaurants coming out of it. What’s your favorite place to eat?

[@tarrker]

@@LancasterLiving has to be either Palermo's or Panda Garden in New Holland.

[@LancasterLiving]

@@tarrker I’ve never tried either, but will now, thanks!

[@tasjourney7778]

Grew up in Lancaster great place. My wife and I are moving to Myrtle Beach in October.

[@LancasterLiving]

Ah Myrtle Beach - love that place too! Enjoy your time there and let me know if you need help selling your Lancaster home :)

[@tasjourney7778]

@Youtoob celery jason genova seems like a bunch of people are headed to the grand strand lol did you move to Myrtle proper or one of the towns close by we like Conway and Loris

[@michellehawkins4485]

I Loved This Area. These Days I'm In Another State. But With All Of The Restrictions And Health Issues All Over The Country I Do Have To Feel Caution On Travel. I Did Enjoy Central Market And The Parks And The Towns In The County.

[@gihannomir703]

i know one day i moving to Lancaster PA

[@LancasterLiving]

When that day happens, give me a call!

[@pattyashcraft4518]

Did you mention all the farmer's markets for food and shopping??? We moved here from western PA 48 years ago and had cultural shock at first. We love Lancaster County. Great video!

[@LancasterLiving]

Hi Patty! My pros and cons video has the farmers markets around as a big PRO! Check it out :)

[@jobannycruz9803]

I just moved here from Boston,and love Lancaster great video Matt.

[@LancasterLiving]

Welcome to the area! Let me know if I can ever help you!

[@jobannycruz9803]

@@LancasterLiving I will and thanks for the reply.

[@bruceboone1232]

I went to MTHS

[@LancasterLiving]

Woo hoo!!

[@thephoenix2176]

Thank you 'cause I am coming in a few years! Retirement is near!🙋🏽

[@LancasterLiving]

Woo hoo!! We can’t wait to have you here. Give me a call when you’re ready to make that move :)

[@joannhill634]

Well prepare to stay single if your coming alone there are NO AVAILABLE MEN in the 45 to 60 age range

[@chrismore5956]

I plan to transfer to Millersville University from Northampton Community College. As I seen Sight and Sounds Theatre and Shadey Maple. As to say I wonder what would be a good housing option for a college student and worker as what would be helpful. As to say this is an hour from Carsile as that is my step mom’s house is which I may live for a while until I can get a suitable place. Anyway please let me know.

[@geno5169]

I’ve been waiting for vedio like this for a longtime.my wife and I have been going to to Lancaster for over 16 year’s and fell in love with the. Country and the more we went out there the more we wanted to move our there .we just didn’t we’re and what town was the safest and the most affordable for us to move .thank you for the great vedio.

[@deewilson1100]

Is Lancaster not considered safe?

[@mikebarry657]

Matt, my parents lived in Landis Farms just north of the city from 1960-66. They then moved to northern DE for a much better job in 1966 and that's where I grew up. But both their parents are from the area (Mom-Millersville, Dad-Reading, Grad of F&M) and we came back often. Really like your videos and glad to see that Lancaster is generally prospering and is now more cosmopolitan in the 2020's. There is a lot of good there, especially in the outdoor rec area, as you cover. I push back on one minor area on your assessment of a moderate cost of living argument. I live in metro Boston. Of course the cost of housing is high. But wages are correspondingly high. Almost everything else is at a nationwide price. We all basically pay the same for gas, consumer goods, utilities and travel across the whole country and world. So I would argue that though I pay a lot for my house, I earn more here and most of my other costs are the same - and I have a lot more funds for them. Just food for thought. I think Lancaster and metro Boston actually have a far amount in common, much more than somewhere in the south or west.

[@geno5169]

Where about 3hrs from you. . Near Altoona. Thank you Matt

[@j.manuelcharriez8115]

Pennsylvania #1 Beautiful Lancaster❤️

[@juliehenry6421]

Don't forget that the Foulton Theater had the opening night for the Movie Witness that was filmed in the county May -July 1984

[@LancasterLiving]

Great info - love these little tidbits of history! :)

[@juliehenry6421]

@@LancasterLiving I was a buggy driver /extra in it

[@alfredoliriano5458]

If I want to buy a Land because I want buy a mobile home

[@_mattynavarro]

I family in Lancaster. Hopefully my future home.

[@tonysfishingadventures6725]

Awesome video Matt, very informative!!

[@LancasterLiving]

Thank you!! Let me know if there are any questions I can help answer for you!

[@tonysfishingadventures6725]

@@LancasterLiving I sent you invitation on LinkedIn

[@TonyoXyooj]

Move here 3 years ago and loving it, still love Providence RI too!

[@pennykeller3048]

Lived in the city of Lancaster going on 17 years but lived in Lancaster county all my life. I do wish I could live on a better street though

[@anitawatchesyoutube]

Hi! My partner and I live in Chester County. We are considering moving into Lancaster City but we don't know the city very well. What do you think are the nicer areas within the city?

[@101jumpergirl101]

I’ve always pronounced Lancaster wrong lol. Grew up there. But New York City is 3.5-4 hours away depending on traffic. Never less than 3.

[@DeeJayDLack]

No mention of Dutch Wonderland?

[@LancasterLiving]

Haha DW mentions coming in future videos :)

[@geno5169]

We usually come out to Lancaster about two to three times a year. Usually in the summer and aways in fall.

[@craigcumpston5838]

Why

[@geno5169]

@@craigcumpston5838 because we feel in the Lancaster back in 2002. And fell in love with the country.

[@jessie2380]

Thank you this definitely useful. I used to live there. My husband and I are relocating to Lancaster.

[@LancasterLiving]

Glad it could help Jesse! Let me know if there are any other questions I can answer or if I can help you guys find a home out here :)

[@jessie2380]

Thanks so much Matt. I will definitely reach out to you.

[@tweetybirdfirefly]

Stay out of lancaster!!!! Stay where you are.

[@teglizzy5428]

soon I would be here 🙏🏾✝️

[@LancasterLiving]

Hope to see you here!

[@wethepeople5921]

I enjoyed your video. You seem well informed and friendly

[@ejmbak]

Hi Matt, I am a student . Which area could be the best for me to rent something not expensive in safe places.I heard it’s a lot crime there. Thank you so much.

[@LancasterLiving]

Hi Carlos, I mean there is crime just like any city has, but certainly no more than the average. In fact, it’s fairly quiet outside of some isolated incidences. Nice city! The county as a whole is pretty quiet. Hope that helps!

[@dannyabe6452]

Is is legal to drive a horse and buggy in Lancaster County if you're not Amish?

[@LancasterLiving]

I think you just need a special permit to drive them

[@Abdi2102]

Moving to Lancaster for a year, do you have a resource for rental searching?

[@deewilson1100]

I would love to know this as well!

[@PapiEli2X]

I’m a barber in Lancaster City. It’s great but I prefer to rest my head in Millersville right on the outskirts of the city. The rent is fairly cheap tho. Goodluck & come check me out at 23 new dorwart street. First haircut is free ! 🙏🏻💈

[@rafaelrios5105]

Bro tell these ppl not to move there.. They might end up a statistic of the streets... Im Smilie the tattoo guy...

[@mollyerika7350]

My brother goes to your shop lol

[@apxl8r1]

Do you know a barber named Doug Diffenbaugh? He was the first person to cut my hair in the early 60s when I was a toddler. I still cry when I get my hair cut....lol

[@phillipbrown4106]

You are a barber. My cousin is too. On Columbia ave.right passed where I retired at Armstrong r and d center next to the colonial news stand. His name is Nick boots. A lot of boots family in Lancaster since 1919. All Armstrong retirees.

[@phillipbrown4106]

I forgot to mention another barber we grew up with. And I'm almost 69 years old. His name is champ hall. On King Street near Lancaster Square. And man. First Friday was the thing to do. I play a jazz bass but and I jammed on those pianos sitting on the streets near my Fulton Bank. I'm now in Charlotte. I'm ready to get outta here. But my sis married a NFL player from Pitt when she was there. We all graduated from JP mccaskey high school.

[@niziaharrison1686]

Thanks for this video I couldn’t decide either Connecticut or Lancaster Pennsylvania but I really want Lancaster because I miss the snow and I’m moving from Florida thank you so much

[@LancasterLiving]

You're so welcome! If it ends up being Lancaster, give me a shout - I'd love to help you find your next home :)

[@lorir5728]

It doesn't really snow much here

[@phyllisstrickland54]

I’ve lived both places and wish I had stayed in Connecticut. Much better quality of life. Connecticut is a wonderful place to live

[@lockman004]

I lived in rural Lancaster for five years in a small mostly Amish and Mennonite village. There were many positive things about my time there but the deal breaker was the oppressive humidity. In the summer it was like being drugged it was so humid. I'd take a shower in the morning and I swear I never dried off all day long. As a result mildew and fungus grew on everything. And most of my neighbors made less than $15 per hour. I now live on a mountain is Colorado. I much prefer the sunshine, warm dry climate, and the economy is much better although housing prices are high right now. If you're thinking of moving to Lancaster, visit Colorado before you make your decision.

[@LancasterLiving]

Lots to love about both places! Yes, humidity can get high, but that’s the entire eastern half of the US in the summer. I grew up in Utah, so I know how great the summers are there.

[@craigcumpston5838]

You forgot about how bad the air quality is also.

[@XxrollinbxX]

@@LancasterLiving About to move to the area or somewhere similar after living in Colorado for quite some time (grew up in VA). Parents live in VA, my girlfriends parents in NJ. Lancaster is pretty equidistant. Since you moved from Utah - do you find you have enough to do/don't get bored? We have so much to do out here, especially that's free (we offroad, hike, snowboard, bike etc), but would love to be closer to our fam and friends again!

[@LancasterLiving]

@@XxrollinbxX Yes - there is enough to do. Being totally honest though, the snow was the biggest disappointment for me coming as a Utah boy with annual passes to amazing ski resorts before...snow down here generally is very icy unless we get a big storm. Have to go up into New England for better snow. But everything else is pretty great. Plenty of golf, hiking, biking, WAY more water sports here, etc. Happy to chat further about it. Shoot me an email: [e-mail]!

[@laeliawatt8593]

Hmmm..good to know! I am currently in Houston (moved here 5 yrs ago due to an injury), and while this place has been surprisingly great to me, it is very loud, enormous and the weather melts me into the pavement from April-October. I am scouting out potential places in Kentucky or Pennsylvania, but my bro-in-law is from Lancaster Co. and was recommending it to me. Thanks for the info.

[@hasanicoward4425]

I'm actually from there and live in North Houston I moved back here from Lancaster PA because it doesn't really snow much here but if you want to see snow you might like it

[@sandymartinez8634]

could you tell us more about schools districts and daycare's seriously thinking to relocate there

[@LancasterLiving]

Hi Sandy! I do have a Lancaster school districts video on my channel that ranks them. Daycares are harder as there aren’t many metrics to analyze other than reviews on Google

[@lisachidester1057]

Hi Matt, great video! Our family is relocating to Lancaster, Pennsylvania this summer. My husband is getting a job with Americold. We are exciting to check out all of the places that you recommended. Thank you for a good content. We will keep you in mind if we need a realtor there.

[@LancasterLiving]

Love to hear it - an early welcome from me to you and your family! You’ll love it here. If there are any questions I can answer for you, or any way I can help, please email me at [e-mail] or call/text me at [phone]. Happy to help 😁

[@liadan7298]

Great video! Is there a neighborhood close to a nursing home and shopping mall? How about the public transportation there? I hoop one day we can move to Lancaster.

[@LancasterLiving]

Hmmm. Probably many options near the Park City Mall. Near many of Penn Medicine’s outpatient and nursing facilities.

[@paulascheib5347]

I really enjoy first Friday.

[@LancasterLiving]

I do too! Such a great time to be downtown, especially when COVID goes away!

[@sophoniealvarez6294]

I am thinking about moving there

[@LancasterLiving]

If you do, let me know how I can help you!

[@onetwocue]

I'm torn, my job is remote based out of Cali. So I can move anywhere. I'm originally from lititz and would love to move back and buy in lancaster city. At the same time I love St Louis, MO. They're both around the same price realty wise. I really wish that PA would allow you drive an automatic moped without a motorcycle license. St Louis allows and encourages mopeds and in some neighborhoods like Soulard (which is where I'm looking)they encourage mopeds and golf carts! They say you don't have to hop in your car just hop on your moped or golf cart and head out to the annehauscher busch stadium!

[@LancasterLiving]

We'd love to have you back out this way! Lititz and Lancaster City are amazing places, and if you haven't been back in a while, they've changed SO much (in a great way!) just in the last 5-10 years. Happy to answer any questions you may have :)

[@onetwocue]

@@LancasterLiving I still own my home in Seattle and tired of being a landlord especially now that I live in pittsburgh

[@onetwocue]

I never wanted to be a landlord. It's money coming in but not when I'm a 1000 miles away

[@onetwocue]

I really want to just trade my house (760k value) Remember when you could swap houses?

[@LancasterLiving]

@@onetwocue understood! Well you can always shrink that portfolio then expand it out this way - some opportunities for investment properties out here. That price equivalent of a home can get you an incredible place out this way!

[@deewilson1100]

How diverse is Lancaster?

[@shutit4024]

Lots of black and Spanish people

[@ramofusang390]

I love the use of the band Red in your video when talking about the Chameleon Club. Little fun fact 3 members of the band are from Crawford County PA

[@LancasterLiving]

One of my favorites!

[@mrslsbc6594]

Are there also apartments and big hospital?

[@LancasterLiving]

There are apartment complexes and yes, Lancaster General Hospital is pretty large and right in downtown. Hope this helps! :)

[@phillipbrown4106]

Yes. There sure is. There are 3 of them. 15 minutes apart. Lancaster is a very small big city. You can leave your front door unlocked. I'm 68 years old.city police station is right near Lancaster Square Monument. Town is right near pa farmers Amish and monintnite folks. Remember the movie witness. With Harrison Ford. Was filmed in that area.oh. you have to go the biggest buffet in that area. It's called shady maples in New Holland. An Amish area.

[@davidkuebler4302]

Great video but you forgot to add red rose transit authority and the Amtrak train station from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh PA red rose transit is a public bus system for people who don't want to do any driving of there own cars

[@LancasterLiving]

Good points. Thanks David!

[@Gumball-em6xm]

I live here and It’s pretty nice

[@spanishjazz]

Beautiful place to raise to raise your children.

[@Gumball-em6xm]

Spanishjazz Nazario it’s a great place to raise children!

[@jacksonknaub8295]

same

[@nellywilson7197]

Thank you

[@LancasterLiving]

Any time! Are you making a move to Lancaster County?

[@nellywilson7197]

Matt Moore Homes we are looking to relocate in the near future. We would be looking for a rental for myself and my wife and our dog Luna. We will keep in touch we when we narrow down our timeline. Thank you for your video it was very helpful Nelly & Steve Wilson

[@LancasterLiving]

Perfect. Let me know how I can be of assistance. Call/text me any time! 717-585-4522

[@nellywilson7197]

Matt Moore Homes Thank you so much we will be in touch

[@michaelstringer1840]

I'm good just needed to see if he said it right

[@bethanyg1029]

I grew up in Lancaster, and I feel like it has really grown in what it has to offer. It used to be a lot of touristy attractions, but now there are some pretty great restaurants and shops. The city has especially grown in the options of what to do!

[@LancasterLiving]

It has grown in a HUGE way, especially the last 5 years or so. Wow! Tons of options here and we love it.

[@gretchenmcnelis5394]

Yes!! Me too! What an area!

[@victoriadorazio1444]

No it hasn't. You sound like a tourist because if you knew anything about this city you'd realize to rent an apartment is upwards of $1,000 and owning a home would be more expensive. You're forgetting to mention that we have scummy landlords selling underwhelming houses and apartments. Any piece of real estate you find for a decent price is going to have something wrong with it. As for entertainment, no one wants to go to a theatre every night. We are a tourist trap where people get sucked in because we have a couple malls and food places downtown. What they fail to realize is it gets old and boring

[@bethanyg1029]

@@victoriadorazio1444 you know what, you're probably right. A lot of my experiences have been living in Lancaster County, not the city. From the outside looking in, the city has changed a lot. But I can definitely understand that my perspective may not be 100% correct since I haven't lived in the city. There definitely is more to do in larger cities, like Philadelphia, but I think I probably have just gotten used to the pace of it here. People do need to think about these things before they move here! Hope you have good day, Victoria.

[@lancoschino731]

@@victoriadorazio1444 you're spot on with the rental and landlord stuff😩. But like the man said Lancaster is close to so many cities. Lancaster is only a trap for the narrow minded.

[@jordicarvajal2834]

What kind of jobs are big in Lancaster? I am a college student majoring in graphic design. I visited Lancaster several times before and it's a beautiful place to visit. I might consider moving to Lancaster in the future.

[@LancasterLiving]

Hi Jordi! Healthcare is HUGE here, so is construction. Though we do have a healthy and stable information and professional sciences sector here. We’ve also had a few large technology and sales companies move their operations here in recent years. If you make a move here, give me a call!

[@jordicarvajal2834]

@@LancasterLiving I heard that art is well known in Lancaster, so is there any jobs in graphic design or anything related to design or art?

[@LancasterLiving]

You’re right. Lancaster (especially the city) has a very strong arts scene. I’d recommend checking in with the chamber of commerce for some guidance on who is doing graphic design!

[@jordicarvajal2834]

@@LancasterLiving I am only an 18 year college student but I feel like in the future, once I get a job and save enough money. I will most likely move to Lancaster because in Long Island the cost of living there is so high and things like food and healthcare is expensive there.

[@notagoodgamer6156]

@@jordicarvajal2834 There is an art college downtown next to the police station and gallery row. Art is important in the city. There is a coworking space/ community in the city called The Candy Factory they do graphic design and coding for websites and clients. I interned there in highschool it was fun.

[@davntelisha19]

Whats the taxes on a single family 3 bed room house over here in nj is 1200 hundred every 3 months

[@ocl5933]

I love the video thank you

[@LancasterLiving]

Glad you love it!!

[@craigdaubbeats-rapinstrume9185]

Elizabethtown is a nice little town in Lancaster county. Moved here from Lebanon city. Lebanon sucks. Don't move there unless you're renting or buying on the outskirts. Even the north side of town really isn't that bad. Every town has it's good and bad. But Elizabethtowns bad isn't near as bad as Lebanon's bad. Like you can walk around at night here without having to worry about getting robbed by a crackhead. Just stay away from the trailer park meth heads. Though we don't see them in town often. Some of them do pretend to be contractors tho so watch out for that. Your roof will not get done if you do business with them.

[@geno5169]

You see my wife’s a Rn and will be looking into nursing .so hopefully we can get a house built in a safe town close by Lancaster

[@ejames6431]

Good information Matt!

[@LancasterLiving]

Thank you for watching! :)

[@mindyaston7379]

I would NEVER live in the city and certainly wouldn't allow my kids to go to the worst school district in the County .. aside from Columbia...BUT I'm not saying it isn't an amazing City to visit. Between the shops/theatres and restaurants there really is something for everyone. There are gorgeous houses in the City it's just not for me ...but to each their own. Lancaster City is very convenient if you're in the medical field....you could walk to work and we have some of the best hospitals on the East Coast.

[@LancasterLiving]

You’re right Mindy - to each their own. I have clients who purchased in Lancaster City with kids and are thriving. City living isn’t for me either, but it’s very desirable for others :)

[@mindyaston7379]

@@LancasterLiving oh absolutely!!! I didn't mean that to sound harsh, after I reread it I was like ooohhhhh. Lancaster City definitely has it's gorgeous points. Very historical ❣️

[@LancasterLiving]

@@mindyaston7379 sure is!! One of my favorite parts about the whole area - so rich in history!

[@hasanicoward4425]

@Mindy Aston I know what you mean I'm from the city and I'm not the only one who left a friend moved to California another moved to North Carolina and 2 moved to Florida

[@ocl5933]

I live in Florida now but I have been thinking to relocate to the refund 😍😍😍

[@LancasterLiving]

Let me know when you decide to do it! I'm always available for a phone call :)

[@kevinscheuller4429]

It’s also pronounced “Lan Kiss Ter” in Ohio.

[@kachoo2135]

My former music teacher is an entertainer at the Fulton

[@barbaraweidenhammer7644]

Justo Smoker lives in Lancaster County !

[@lancoschino731]

Lives in the prison now🥴

[@osmankjr7150]

Where all my philly bulls at ? 💪🏿💪🏿🔥

[@yoanmarquetti599]

Your video made my day you got a subscriber 👍🏽

[@LancasterLiving]

Thanks for the sub! Let me know if I can help you in any way.

[@anitawatchesyoutube]

Hi Matt! Thanks for making this video. My partner and I live in Chester County and we are considering moving to Lancaster City, mainly because we will be buying our first home and we find better options (for what we can afford) in Lancaster County. However, we don't know the city very well. What do you think are the nicer, safer and/or quieter areas within the city? (including areas that are up to a 15 minute walk to the central market, to give you an idea of what I'm thinking as "city")

[@LancasterLiving]

Love the areas near F&M college for quiet and walkability! Also on the E/NE side of town for amenities and things to do (near Cork Factory is a nice area!). More downtown, near Chestnut St is close to everything, and really the closer you are to the heart of downtown (Penn Square), the more popular it becomes :) If you have any more questions, shoot me an email at [e-mail]

[@lancoschino731]

Potholes lots of potholes

[@LancasterLiving]

LOL same rings true for pretty much anywhere north of the Maryland line. New Englanders say the same thing :)

[@lancoschino731]

@@LancasterLiving Prince St is like off-road

[@userPs91victory]

@@LancasterLiving what’s the best place to buy a home in Lancaster or the surroundings? How much are the property tax and other taxes?

[@LancasterLiving]

@@userPs91victory Hi Carole! The best place is different for everyone, but there's a big attraction to the communities surrounding Lancaster City for their availability of amenities & entertainment, as well as great school districts. Places like Landisville, Manheim Township, East Petersburg, Strasburg, & Lititz, just to name a few! If you have any questions or I can narrow it down further for you, send me an email to [e-mail] and I'd be happy to help!

[@LancasterLiving]

@@userPs91victory Oh, and property taxes can range from the 1.5% to 2.5% of sale price of home annually. For example, a $300,000 house could have taxes range from $4500 to $7000, depending on the school district.

[@Flerg3]

Does Lancaster have ghettos?

[@susanschuck8124]

Great video! Love Lancaster! Hope to retire there!

[@LancasterLiving]

When you make that move, give me a call :)

[@donnaanderson1096]

Average home price property tax where is nearest water

[@LancasterLiving]

MEDIAN home values are around $302,000. I’m not a fan of average as a couple multi-million dollar homes can skew the average quite a bit. Property taxes range, but 1-2% of home values is a good bet. Nearest water is the Susquehanna River. Slows down enough mid-county to get a boat in there (Lake Clarke)

[@juannicolas8691]

Nice video is very interested I did like, Good.

[@jackcoberly2705]

You forgot the Barnstormers!!!!!!!!!!

[@LancasterLiving]

I do talk a bit about the sports scene in Lancaster in my pros/cons video!