West End
Neighborhood in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster County 17603
Historic homes, close-knit neighbors
A common sight with housing here is older red brick homes that are paired and arranged in rows along tree-shaded streets. The townhome buildings, even when separated, are close and many include connected porches, some of which span the entrance fronts. “It’s very stately. High ceilings, beautiful wood stains, bannisters, nice stairways going to the second floor. Just very stately,” says Nolt, who has made over a dozen home sales in West End. Many price points here can range from under $100,000 to as high as nearly $400,000. One flat-roofed, two-bedroom town home with a red brick siding and exterior shutters can go for $195,000, while a similarly flat-roofed and more recently renovated one with dark grey brick siding and three bedrooms can go for approximately $300,000.
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Get outside at Rodney Park
There are a variety of parks in or near West End, with each offering different activities. Parents can take their children to Rodney Park to have fun at the splash pool or playground. They can also admire the Dancing Arches, a multicolor public art installation. Teenagers and young adults can meet for pickup games at the Crystal Park basketball court, and furry companions can be brought to Beau’s Dream Dog Park at Buchanan Park.
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Attend McCaskey High in Lancaster School District
Schools in or near West End include James Buchanan Elementary School, Wheatland Middle School, Reynolds Middle School and McCaskey High School, all of which ratings site Niche gave a grade of a C-minus or higher. McCaskey High School serves a population of nearly 2600 students and is known for its International Baccalaureate program, as well as arts its and career-oriented coursework.
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Dining at The Copper Cup
The Copper Cup, housed in an old bank building, mostly operates as a drive-thru coffee shop, but provides some seating, conference rooms for meetings and free Wi-Fi. Their food selections are made from scratch and popular choices include the signature latte, the Copper, which includes honey and cinnamon. Patrons can also pair a beverage with either the Wilbur chocolate chip cookies or a bacon, egg and cheddar sandwich. More treats can be found a little farther north at Rachel’s Café and Creperie on West Walnut Street, or one can go enjoy weekend brunches at the Commonwealth Kitchen and Café on Pearl Street. There is also the long-family owned Valentino’s Café on Rider Avenue where patrons can try out some small meatball plates and a variety of pasta dishes.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kate Mardis
Kate Mardis
Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster
(717) 208-8974
70 Total Sales
1 in West End
$365,000 Price
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Adrian Young
Adrian Young
Keller Williams Keystone Realty
(223) 217-8660
181 Total Sales
2 in West End
$75K - $200K Price Range
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Justine Dennis McPhee
Justine Dennis McPhee
Keller Williams Elite
(223) 216-5301
134 Total Sales
2 in West End
$106K - $228K Price Range
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Anne Lusk
Anne Lusk
Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty
(717) 935-8473
649 Total Sales
1 in West End
$165,000 Price
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Jerry Riggleman
Jerry Riggleman
Responds QuicklyReal of Pennsylvania
(717) 910-6639
202 Total Sales
1 in West End
$290,000 Price
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Jennifer Augustine
Jennifer Augustine
Realty ONE Group Unlimited
(223) 216-2052
85 Total Sales
1 in West End
$200,000 Price
Schools
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- 8th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Buchanan Park
- Basketball
- Dog Park
- Playground
Rodney Park
Crystal Park
Culliton Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Trails
J. Robert Eckenrode Hamilton Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Steinman Park
- Picnic Area
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | West End | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
West End Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West End, Lancaster sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in West End, Lancaster over the last 12 months is $226,500, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$228,000
Median Sale Price
$226,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$220,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$292,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
76
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
13%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$171
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,440
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Median Year Built
1920
Months of Supply
1.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,342
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,937
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
1,742
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,275 - $1,450 per month
- Factory Apartments
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 750+ Sq Ft
- 616 S West End Ave
- Lancaster, PA
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$1,595 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,000 Sq Ft
- 324 S West End Ave
- Unit 2 First Floor
- Lancaster, PA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,833
Median Age
35
Population Density
32 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$58,113
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$83,731
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.6%
College Graduates
30.8%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.6%
% Population in Labor Force
68.7%
On par with 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
Bikeable
Bike Score®
61
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
82
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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