Ephrata landscape in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
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Ephrata Borough

Ephrata

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Anchored by the colonial-era Ephrata Cloister and the long-running Green Dragon Farmers Market, Ephrata blends a working downtown with quick access to Route 222 and northern Lancaster County farmland.

Population
~13,500
To Lancaster City
25 min
School District
Ephrata Area School District
Municipality
Ephrata Borough

What you'll find

Housing Snapshot

A factual look at the housing stock and development patterns. We describe homes — not the people who live in them.

  • Borough singles and twins along tree-lined streets
  • Newer construction in Ephrata Township
  • Mixed-use buildings downtown
  • Acreage properties just outside the borough

Local highlights

Things to Do

  • Ephrata Cloister historic site
  • Green Dragon Farmers Market (Fridays)
  • Ephrata Performing Arts Center
  • Main Theatre downtown

Get outside

Parks & Outdoor Spaces

Ephrata Linear ParkGrater ParkCocalico Creek trails

Market overview

Real Estate Perspective

A mix of borough housing stock and newer township development. Commuter access to Reading and Lancaster shapes much of the activity.

All housing information is shared in accordance with Fair Housing principles. We describe properties and amenities — not the people who live in a community.

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