Levittown, PA

Levittown, Pennsylvania

Levittown, Pennsylvania, in Bucks county, is 22 miles NE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Levittown contains a population of approximately 53,966.

The People and Families of Levittown

In Levittown, about 57% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Levittown, at least compared to other towns of its size. The town has a large-family feeling.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Levittown had a median family income of $57,220. The typical family in Levittown is better off than most in Pennsylvania. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Levittown.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Levittown favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,300. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Levittown Housing

Levittown has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 86% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places. Housing stock in Levittown might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Pennsylvania, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In Levittown, 95% of commuters drive to work.

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)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Levittown residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

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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