Lampeter’s charming suburban lifestyle with a rural feel
Just 4 miles from Lancaster’s Amish Village sits Lampeter, a census-designated community that offers residents a suburban lifestyle with rural feel. Locals here have easy access to shopping, dining, events and top-notch schools. They can also enjoy farm-centric activities at the annual fairs like the West Lampeter Community Fair. “It’s a peaceful, stable, charming farm community in one of the most desirable areas within Lancaster County,” says David Wissler, a Coldwell Banker Realtor with nearly two decades of experience. No wonder then that homes rarely come on the market, and when they do, they are snapped up quickly.
The Lampeter housing market is hot
Houses in Lampeter range from historic, early 20th-century Foursquares to 1970s-era Cape Cods to newer, larger contemporary homes. The median sales price in Lampeter is $415,000, but price points can range from the low $300,000s to upwards of $1 million depending on the property’s size, amenities and acreage. A 1960s 5-bedroom split-level can go for $319,000, while a four-bedroom contemporary house built in 2001 can sell for $415,000. Houses are rarely available and often sell after an average of just 11 days on the market. They sit on well-maintained lots, with some bordering farmland. Streets are narrow, and sidewalks are sometimes nonexistent in more remote areas, while properties that line streets like Pioneer Road sit on smaller plots; locals can take advantage of sidewalks in more populated areas.
Properties in Lampeter sit on manicured lawns that stretch towards sidewalks.
Lampeter is made up of both rural and suburban areas.
Contemporary homes line the streets in Lampeter.
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Residents shop local in Lampeter
Lampeter is home to many small local shops and eateries, like the Apple Valley Butcher Shop. Locals can check out gourmet burgers and specialty items like coffee bacon. In the warmer months, shoppers can pick up vegetables and juicy summertime fruits to enjoy on a day out at the Lapps Farm Market, which is less than two miles away from the butcher shop. Anyone wanting to spruce up their yard can also pick up colorful flowers. As the weather gets colder, shoppers will find fall décor, crisp apples and mums at the market. Five miles away from the market, sits BrickHouse Coffee & Kitchen, which is a local favorite that offers coffee, classic sandwiches and Pennsylvania Dutch shoofly pie. With its exposed beamed ceilings and menu of hard slushies and ciders, The Livery is a popular gathering spot. It hosts live music, trivia nights on Thursdays and local food trucks on weekends.
Lapp's Farm Market is where Lampeter residents go for fresh produce.
BrickHouse Coffee and Kitchen, a cafe near Lampeter, has become a hot spot for the community.
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Lampeter's parks satisfy sport-lovers and kids
Village Park is home to a YMCA, outdoor workout equipment and multiple dedicated sports spaces, including multi-use fields, a volleyball court, a roller rink and baseball fields. Kids can enjoy the playground, while runners can head to the 1.25-mile-long walking path. Park visitors can look for butterflies at the butterfly garden in the spring. Locals can head to the Lampeter Community Park for their annual fall fair: West Lampeter Community Fair.
Kids enjoy Village Park's playground.
Village Park is home to a YMCA.
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West Lampeter Community Fair: barnyard chase, crop competitions and more
Locals can go to the Lampeter Community Park every September to check out the West Lampeter Community Fair. Kids up to 14 years old grease their arms up during the barnyard chase in hopes of being the one to catch the pig and return it to a pen, and local farmers can try to win first place by entering their best crops, eggs and even rabbits. Festivalgoers will also love the baby parade, where young children can dress in fun costumes to compete for prizes.
The 2nd-best school district in the Lancaster area
Students enroll in the Lampeter-Strasburg School District, which is known for its stellar baseball program and is the 2nd-best district in the Lancaster area, according to Niche. Students will attend Lampeter Elementary for kindergarten through second grade and Hans Herr Elementary for third through fifth grade. They can then head to Martin Meylin Middle, which is the 2nd-best public middle school in Lancaster. Lampeter-Strasburg High School offers dual enrollment programs and is ranked as the third-best public high school in the Lancaster area on Niche. All the Lampeter-Strasburg School District schools received an A-minus rating or higher on Niche.
Over 550 students learn at Lampeter Elementary School.
Niche ranks Martin Meylin Middle as the 2nd-best public middle school in the Lancaster area.
Lampeter-Strasburg High School boasts a student-teacher ratio of 16-to-1.
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Drivable destinations near Lampeter
Lampeter is 40 miles away from the Harrisburg International Airport via Pennsylvania 283. The Lancaster General Hospital is a major employer in the area, and it’s just 6 miles away via Pennsylvania 463. Destinations like the Amish Village and the Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park are just a 4-mile drive away, while downtown Lancaster is around 5.5 miles away.
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Parks in this Area
Lancaster County Central Park
Pool
Skateboard
Trails
Flory Park
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Holly Pointe Park
Shiprock Nature Preserve
Lafayette Tower Park
Baseball/Softball
Trails
Playground
Northeast Neighborhood Park
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Transit
Airport
Harrisburg International
54 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Lampeter
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lampeter, PA sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Lampeter, PA over the last 12 months is $424,598, up 13% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$421,140
Median Single Family Price
$421,140
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$199
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Median List Price
$421,140
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
25%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
532
Median Year Built
1989
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,030
On par with the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,255
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,068
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,310
Median Age
38
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
27%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$90,841
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$123,704
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91%
College Graduates
31.1%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.9%
% Population in Labor Force
75.5%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
14''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
22/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
6/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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