Levittown, PA

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Levittown, PA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Levittown Almanac

Levittown Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Levittown Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Levittown, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Levittown High Schools (2004)

TRUMAN SHS
215-547-3000
Serves 2,085 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17

Levittown Colleges

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Levittown Beauty Academy

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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