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Wheatland

Wheatland

Suburban Neighborhood in Millersville, Pennsylvania

Lancaster County 17603

$325,552 Average Value
$195 Average Price per Sq Ft
7 Homes For Sale

Classic suburbia with presidential history

Named for the Federal-style estate where President James Buchanan spent most of his adult life, Wheatland is a suburban neighborhood just 3 miles outside of downtown Lancaster. This namesake mansion is now a National Historic Landmark, but the rest of Wheatland has forged its own path through a diverse array of home styles and restaurants. Varied housing styles sit along the neighborhood’s residential streets, which straddle Columbia Avenue and its assortment of cuisines. Spacious green parks, the Conestoga Country Club and A-rated public schools give this quiet community a classic suburban appeal.

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From colonial styles to a manufactured home community

Home styles throughout Wheatland’s residential areas vary from manufactured homes and townhomes to sizeable contemporary and colonial-influenced properties. In the Pheasant Ridge subdivision, quaint mobile homes can be found from about $50,000 to around $115,000. Sections with townhomes and duplexes offer 1,000- to 1,800-square-foot units with shared driveways and attached garages that range from $235,000 to $270,000. Houses near Columbia Avenue include Foursquares and bungalows that feature wide front porches, with street parking and sidewalks common in these areas. There are also subdivisions on the north side and to the south near the golf course that are shaded by mature trees, where cottage, Cape Cod and colonial styles sit alongside raised ranch homes and the occasional midcentury modern built, some tucked away from the street with multicar detached garages. Single-family homes in the community can range from 1,000 to 3,500 square feet in size, with price tags between $220,000 and $465,00.

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Cuisine variety on Columbia Avenue

Columbia Avenue, also known as Lincoln Highway, holds most of Wheatland’s shopping and dining. A casual go-to for dinner and drinks, Tobias Frogg is a Key West-themed grill with an outdoor patio and bar that puts a tropical flair on cocktails, tacos and burgers. The avenue is also home to an array of culinary flavors, from Indian and Nepalese at Namaste, Szechuan Chinese at Yi Pin and Mexican at El Serrano. Along with small shopping centers, storefronts and fast-food eateries, this main drag has a few grocery options, including Lidl, Giant and Everest Grocery. An even larger selection of boutique shopping and trendy eating can be found around Lancaster Square, just 3 miles east.

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Gametime at Greider and Manor Township Community parks

Centrally located in Wheatland, Greider Park offers public green space with walking trails, baseball diamonds and soccer fields. There are also multiple playground areas around the park, outdoor basketball courts and pavilions. South of Greider Park is Manor Township Community Park, where there are similar amenities. "Little Conestoga Creek goes through the park, with bridges that go over the creek,” says Mark Harris, Public Works Director for Manor Township. “The pickleball court and sand volleyball court are very popular and get a lot of use.” Near this park is the Conestoga Country Club, a private club with an 18-hole golf course, an outdoor pool and a pub. “We also have a fabulous rail trail, converted from a former railroad and trestle bridges. It’s a little over 5 and a half miles,” Harris adds. For indoor recreation, Castle Roller Skating on the east side of town entertains roller skaters and arcade gamers inside a castle-themed facade.

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Penn Manor High School alumni-turned-Olympians

Wheatland public school students zoned for the Penn Manor School District begin at Eshleman Elementary and progress to Manor Middle, both of which receive an A-minus grade from Niche. Penn Manor High School, also graded an A-minus, is the No. 2 Best High School in Lancaster, according to Niche. This school offers a variety of student clubs, including esports, and two graduates were recently named to play on the United States Women’s Field Hockey team in the 2024 Summer Olympics. A private education option in Wheatland, Lancaster Friends School is a Quaker-focused kindergarten through eighth-grade school.

Penn Manor High School is the No. 2 Best High School in Lancaster and serves Wheatland students.
Penn Manor High School is the No. 2 Best High School in Lancaster and serves Wheatland students.
Students grades 7-8 in Wheatland attend Manor Middle School, which received an A- from Niche.
Students grades 7-8 in Wheatland attend Manor Middle School, which received an A- from Niche.
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First Fridays and Music Fridays in Lancaster

Being a skip from downtown Lancaster means more opportunities for community-wide gatherings and festivals. “We’re a Certified Welcoming city,” says Megan Schmidt with the Lancaster Welcome Center. “There’s a melting pot of culture here in Lancaster City, and we welcome people from all walks of life.” Popular monthly events in this area include First Fridays and Music Fridays, which happen on the third Friday of each month from May through September. “For First Fridays, local stores are open later, and a local market sets up on the streets,” Schmidt says. “And for Music Fridays, whether you’re a band or someone who just wants to sing, you can sign up to perform on any street corner within the city.”

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Amish and Quaker roots in Lancaster County

Lancaster is home to the oldest – dating back nearly 300 years ago – and largest – more than 30,000 residents – Amish community in the country. This faith-based culture promotes a simple way of living, so while Lancaster maintains a modern lifestyle with electricity and highways, it’s common to see fresh produce stands set up and horse-and-buggies traveling along the sides of the roads. There is also a large Quaker, also referred to as Friends, community in Lancaster, dating back to the pre-Civil War era. There are five remaining Friends meetinghouses in the county today, one being in Wheatland. In addition to traditional Quaker worship at Friends Meeting House, there are other Christian churches in the area. Tinsae Kristos is an Ethiopian Evangelical Church, Iglesia Casa De Bendicion is a Spanish-speaking church, and Journey of Faith Church is non-denominational.

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Catching the RRTA bus on Columbia Avenue

Columbia Avenue, or Lincoln Highway, is the main thoroughfare through Wheatland and is a direct route to Lancaster just 3 miles to the east. This road also has several Red Rose Transit, or RRTA, bus stops that follow the bus system’s Route 17. About 2 miles north of the neighborhood is U.S. Route 30, and Lancaster Airport offers flights through Southern Airways and Breeze 6 miles north of there.

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Columbia Ave in Wheatland has several Red Rose Transit bus stops that connect it to Lancaster.
Columbia Ave in Wheatland has several Red Rose Transit bus stops that connect it to Lancaster.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Harrisburg International

43 min drive

Bus

Rt. 462 & Eastman Ave.

Bus

Columbia Ave. & Rohrerstown Rd.

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Rt. 462 & Cornell Ave.

Bus

Rt. 462 & Millersville Rd.

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Columbia & Yale Ave.

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Columbia Ave. & Tulane Terrace

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Columbia & Dartmouth Ave.

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Wheatland US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$325,000
Median Single Family Price
$333,750
Median Townhouse Price
$344,100
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$195
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Last 12 months Home Sales
51
Months of Supply
1.60
Median List Price
$335,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
12%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,624
Median Year Built
1958
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,532
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,983
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
6,288
Median Age
43
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$72,053
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$81,873

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
90.4%
College Graduates
26.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.1%
% Population in Labor Force
70.5%
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®

38 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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