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Levittown, Pennsylvania

Introduction to Levittown, Pennsylvania

Levittown, Pennsylvania, in Bucks county, is 22 miles NE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town has a population of approximately 53,966.

Levittown History

Levittown, which was planned and built by Levitt & Sons, was named in honor of William J. Levitt. The majority of the land on which the town now stands was purchased in 1951. Construction began in February of 1952, after the completion of the hamlet in New York which had the same name and was built by the same builders. The uniqueness of this town rests in the fact that it was built as a planned community, complete with traffic-calming curvilinear roads, a public elementary school, churches, public pools, parks, playgrounds and other such amenities.

Levittown and Nearby Attractions

  • New Jersey State Museum
  • Abington Art Center
  • Adventure Aquarium
  • Black River & Western Railroad
  • Bulls Island Natural Area
  • Bear Creek

Things To Do In Levittown

Numerous museums are located near Levittown including the New Jersey State Museum, Old Barracks Museum, the William Trent House, and Trenton City Museum. Abington Art Center, Albert Einstein House, and Alice Paul Birthplace are some of the historic sites nearby. Recreational opportunities are available at Bulls Island Natural Area, Independence National Historical Park, and Lebanon State Forest. Other attractions include Adventure Aquarium, Philadelphia Zoo and Rutgers Gardens.

Levittown Transportation

Philadelphia International Airport is a major airport nearby.

Levittown Higher Education

Some of the colleges near Levittown are Rider University, Thomas Edison State College, and Philadelphia Biblical University – Langhorne.

High Points

Levittown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 10%Levittown People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 11%Levittown Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 14%Levittown Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 19%Levittown Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Levittown, PA

Comparing Levittown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens73
Age of the Population73
Male Share of the Population79
Well-Paid Single Men58
Well-Paid Single Women46
Female Share of the Population42
Children Under 5 Years Old47
Racial Diversity29

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better810
Median Family Income69
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use68
Short Commute Times54
Working at Home24
Walking and Biking to Work17

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents41
Affordability of Property Taxes31
Housing Recently Built29
People Living Alone21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing13

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