Info on Lancaster (City)

[hereshecomes]

Hi, Magritte25. I grew up going to Musser Park with my grandma, and I still take my children there to the 4th of July celebration. My husband and I bought our first house in Lancaster City over by F&M College (which is a beautiful area) about 20 years ago, but we have since moved to a smaller town in the county. I think I understand what you are asking.

Lancaster is a very nice city, IMO, that has a bit of a crime problem in certain areas. Many of the city neighborhoods are the kind where there are nice, owner-occupied homes interspersed with rented houses and large houses broken into apartments. The area surrounding Musser Park is one of those. Some renters are great, some are not.

I visit Lancaster City probably at least once a week for business or pleasure, sometimes at night, and I rarely feel concerned for my safety. Of course, I take all reasonable precautions, as it appears you did. I know many educated, professional people who choose to live in the City, although they could live almost anywhere else, and they just take the good with the bad. I think it's the same in almost any small city, really.

If you want to PM me other questions about Lancaster, I'll try to help you with answers.

[Magritte25]

Originally Posted by hereshecomes

Hi, Magritte25. I grew up going to Musser Park with my grandma, and I still take my children there to the 4th of July celebration. My husband and I bought our first house in Lancaster City over by F&M College (which is a beautiful area) about 20 years ago, but we have since moved to a smaller town in the county. I think I understand what you are asking.

Lancaster is a very nice city, IMO, that has a bit of a crime problem in certain areas. Many of the city neighborhoods are the kind where there are nice, owner-occupied homes interspersed with rented houses and large houses broken into apartments. The area surrounding Musser Park is one of those. Some renters are great, some are not.

I visit Lancaster City probably at least once a week for business or pleasure, sometimes at night, and I rarely feel concerned for my safety. Of course, I take all reasonable precautions, as it appears you did. I know many educated, professional people who choose to live in the City, although they could live almost anywhere else, and they just take the good with the bad. I think it's the same in almost any small city, really.

If you want to PM me other questions about Lancaster, I'll try to help you with answers.

Thank you! I appreciate your answer. I guess, like other cities, Lancaster has it's share of good and bad. I guess my husband and I were so enchanted with the beauty of the city, we kind of were taken aback when that incident happened!

[clearskies1952]

I am hoping in the near future to live in or close to the city due to working in Leola PA which is a 40 minute drive to and fro on a good day. I am sick of the unfriendlness and romoteness of the country where I am...currently in Lebanon county. Are there any relativley safe and/or walkable areas in the downtown and immediately surrounding parts of the city? I was born and raised in the the "Itlalian " area of Brooklyn NY in the in the late 50s/60s and by and by parts were becoming so-so due to increasing crime/drugs...so I am not expecting utopia. I am open to buying a home or condo or even renting. Any feed back is appriciated.

[pman]

[LEFT]The Shoppes at 301 North Queen, featuring a Bon Appétit gourmet food shop and coffee bar that moved from 50 N. Queen St., opened Sept. 2 in the 2,000-square-foot first floor.
Upstairs, three upscale two-bedroom apartments, with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, are being leased for $1,000 to $1,500 per month.

Read more: Ecklin completes renovations on Queen St. building - Business

[LEFT]Pour has opened at 114 N. Prince St., behind the Artisan's Gallery.
The restaurant and wine bar features a select food menu that includes appetizers such as cheese and cured meats. The menu will change seasonally, with most entrees in the $10 to $15 range. In addition to its wine selection, Pour has 10 beers on tap, complemented by about 40 different bottled beers.
Inside, there's seating for about 45, including at a 10-seat bar. There's also room for about 25 more outside, including on a small plaza.

Read more: Pour, wine bar and restaurant, opens in Lancaster city - Business[/LEFT]
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