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Living in
Levittown.
Levittown is an unincorporated community in Bucks County, PA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Levittown
If you're considering Levittown, understand that this is primarily a commuter suburb—about 90% of employed residents work outside the community, with average commutes around 29 minutes to Philadelphia or Trenton. You'll need a car for most daily tasks, though SEPTA Regional Rail does serve the area if you prefer train commuting. Housing is solidly middle-class suburban, with median home values around $341,000 and rents averaging $1,556 monthly; it's affordable compared to closer-in Philadelphia suburbs but not cheap.
Levittown at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Foreign-Born
7.0%
Broadband Internet
94.0%
of households
Population Growth
-1.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Levittown: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Levittown, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (15.3%), and 6.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.2%
of residents
65 and Older
16.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.5%
of households
Married Couples
54.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.82
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 29% above PA average
Rent, home values, and income in Levittown
In Levittown, rent runs 29% above the PA average, and home values are 34% above the PA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
54.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,611
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
87.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1956
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $398,515 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below PA average
Unemployment in Levittown and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Bucks County, which includes Levittown, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the PA average.
Unemployment rate
Levittown: Bucks County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Bucks County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Levittown Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area
Commute27.9 min avg
How Levittown residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Levittown, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 61% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN)
Regional airport · few flights162k passengers boarded in 2025
- 29 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Major hub14.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 52% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Bristol Township Police Department, which covers Levittown, runs 52% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
157.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,518.9
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Bristol Township Police Department (township-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 35 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
94.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Bucks County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Bucks County, which includes Levittown, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 35 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | Dense Fog | $111,000 |
| 2024 | 31 | Dense Fog | $100,000 |
| 2023 | 41 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2022 | 25 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 39 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50.0M |
| 2020 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 34 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 20 | Flash Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Bucks County, county-wide
Air Quality36 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Bucks County, which includes Levittown, is typically good — 312 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
36
Good Days
312
per year
Moderate Days
46
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Bucks County, county-wide
Climate84°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Levittown has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.5"
Annual Snowfall
19.9"
Hot Days/Year
27
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
120
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
120
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 22°F | 3.69" |
| Feb | 42°F | 23°F | 3.06" |
| Mar | 51°F | 29°F | 4.58" |
| Apr | 63°F | 40°F | 3.97" |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 4.00" |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 4.58" |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 4.94" |
| Aug | 84°F | 64°F | 4.67" |
| Sep | 77°F | 56°F | 4.72" |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 4.21" |
| Nov | 55°F | 33°F | 3.63" |
| Dec | 44°F | 27°F | 4.65" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Levittown
Uninsured
4.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Levittown's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Lower Bucks Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.8 mi away · Bristol
Rothman Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 7 mi away · Bensalem
Capital Health Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.2 mi away · Trenton
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Levittown
Levittown's student/teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 26.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
26.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Levittown (within 15 miles)
Thomas Edison State University
5.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 6,707 students · in-state tuition $7,044 · 42% graduate · median earnings $75,164 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,464 students · in-state tuition $36,388 · 68% graduate · median earnings $70,924 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail, 4 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Levittown
Levittown has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail (4 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
4 mi awayLower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
National Wild and Scenic River
19 mi awayNew Jersey Pinelands National Reserve
National Reserve
19 mi awayEdgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site
21 mi awayGloria Dei Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
22 mi awayIndependence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
22 mi awayThaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
22 mi awayValley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
32 mi awayCities Near Levittown
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Levittown?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Levittown FAQ
Is Levittown, Pennsylvania affordable?⌄
Levittown's median rent is $1,556/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $105,071/year. Median home value is $341,300.
Is Levittown, Pennsylvania safe?⌄
Levittown is policed by the Bristol Township Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 157 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1519 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Levittown, Pennsylvania?⌄
Bucks County, which includes Levittown, has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Levittown, Pennsylvania?⌄
The cost of living in Levittown is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,556/month and median household income is $105,071/year. The median home value is $341,300. About 55% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Levittown, Pennsylvania?⌄
The average commute in Levittown is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from