The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 19055 sells for about $400,000, or $285 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.9% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 22 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,663 a month.
ZIP 19055 — Levittown
The 19055 housing market remains highly competitive with low inventory and steady price appreciation. Demand is driven by the area's affordability relative to the broader Philadelphia metro and its strong commuter connectivity. While inventory remains tight, the market is showing signs of stability as buyers adjust to current interest rate environments.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers and commuters who value suburban space and accessibility to Philadelphia, while also attracting investors due to the consistent rental demand.
Median prices moved up 3.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 22 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.1% · poverty 11.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
ZCTA 19055, Bucks County PA
Levittown generally experiences crime rates consistent with suburban Philadelphia, with property crime being the primary concern. Local law enforcement maintains active community policing efforts to address regional trends.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Pennsbury and Bristol Township school districts, which are generally regarded as stable with varying performance metrics across individual campuses.
The area is subject to standard regional flood risks near the Delaware River and its tributaries, with most properties requiring standard homeowners insurance coverage.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Philadelphia employment core and local retail corridors, with ongoing redevelopment of older suburban commercial sites.
Property taxes are levied by Bucks County, the local municipality, and the school district, with rates reflecting the high service levels of Pennsylvania's suburban school systems.
Residents benefit from proximity to I-95 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, providing direct access to Philadelphia and Trenton employment hubs.
The area features numerous community parks, access to the Delaware River waterfront, and proximity to major shopping centers like the Oxford Valley Mall.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and low vacancy rates, driven by commuters seeking suburban living with access to regional transit.
The local economy is anchored by retail, healthcare, and professional services, with significant employment spillover from the broader Philadelphia metro area.
The area is served by SEPTA regional rail and bus lines, facilitating transit-oriented commuting to Center City Philadelphia.
Development is focused on infill projects and the modernization of existing commercial corridors to support population density.
Bucks County utilizes a county-wide assessment system with periodic reassessments to ensure tax equity.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes, municipal taxes, and county levies, with no significant MUD/PID presence.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional exposure to wind and storm-related risks common in the Mid-Atlantic.
Pennsylvania continues to see modest domestic migration patterns with a focus on suburban growth.
Pennsylvania is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive property disclosure statement covering known material defects.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 2024 profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Sesame Place Philadelphia4.12.7 mi
- The Funplex4.313 mi
- Topgolf Mount Laurel4.412.8 mi
- Otherworld Philadelphia4.510.8 mi
- Kids Castle Central Park4.817.9 mi
- Peddler's Village4.716.7 mi
- Holland Ridge Farms4.518 mi
- Grounds For Sculpture4.88.8 mi
- Shady Brook Farm4.55.6 mi
- The Funplex4.313 mi
- Parx Casino4.16.2 mi
- Sesame Place Philadelphia4.12.7 mi
- Grounds For Sculpture4.88.8 mi
- Columbus Farmers Market4.59.2 mi
- Shady Brook Farm4.55.6 mi
- BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham4.815.6 mi
- Peddler's Village4.716.7 mi
- Grounds For Sculpture4.88.8 mi
- Otherworld Philadelphia4.510.8 mi
- Fonthill Castle4.818.7 mi
- Grounds For Sculpture4.88.8 mi
- Tyler State Park4.88.7 mi
- Neshaminy State Park4.66.6 mi
- Sayen House and Gardens4.711.4 mi
- Veterans Park4.710.2 mi
- Neshaminy State Park4.66.6 mi
- Neshaminy State Marina4.76 mi
- Pennsylvania Yacht Club4.67.9 mi
- Topgolf Mount Laurel4.412.8 mi
- Topgolf Philadelphia4.18.8 mi
- Philmont Country Club4.410.7 mi
- Mountain View Golf Course4.28.9 mi
- The Union League Golf Club at Torresdale4.710 mi
- Quaker Bridge Mall4.312.8 mi
- Franklin Mall4.27.6 mi
- Columbus Farmers Market4.59.2 mi
- Shady Brook Farm4.55.6 mi
- Oxford Valley Mall4.12.9 mi
- Philadelphia International Airport3.828.6 mi
- Trenton-Mercer Airport3.98.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional shopping destination serving the Levittown area.
Provides recreational access and scenic views along the eastern border.
Large county park offering trails, boating, and picnic areas.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).