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Is Levittown a Good Place to Live? Levittown, New York: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Levittown ranks #13 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #7 of 524 smaller cities and #1 of 20 in New York. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high household income ($146,068, #28 of 524) and low poverty (4.7%, #32 of 524), and trails on high rents ($2,656/mo, #494 of 524) and long commutes (33.5 min, #479 of 524).
Levittown by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Levittown's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Levittown: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Levittown safe?
What is the cost of living in Levittown?
Levittown's cost of living index is 112.6, 13% above the US level of 100 and #1160 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $2,656/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $737,380, 40% above the typical New York home ($526,714).
| Measure | Levittown | New YorkNY | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 112.6#1160 of 1,308 | 107.9 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $737,380#1027 of 1,187 | $526,714 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $2,911/mo#1015 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $590,500#1067 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $2,656/mo#1262 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 4x#577 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 21.8%#657 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). New York is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Levittown housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Levittown is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro.
New York housing market →Is Levittown safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Levittown alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Levittown crime rate or rank it on safety. New York as a whole records 368 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Levittown?
The median household in Levittown earns $146,068, 76% above the US figure of $83,163 and 70% above New York ($85,820). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Levittown | New YorkNY | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $83,163 | $146,068#49 of 1,312 | $85,820 | $83,646 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 4.7%#89 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). New York is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Levittown?
The median resident of Levittown is 41.2 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 38.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #505 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 92.3% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Levittown | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 41.2 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 38.6%#505 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 92.3% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Levittown's schools and health?
Levittown's 12 public schools graduate 94.2% of students in four years (New York 86.7%), with 11.5 students per teacher and $30,211 spent per pupil. 28.1% of adults are obese and 9.1% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Levittown | New YorkNY | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 94.2%#115 of 1,063 | 86.7% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 11.5#52 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $30,211#12 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 28.1%#274 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 9.1%#231 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 14.2%#164 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 5.8%#134 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). New York is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 8,367 students are enrolled in Levittown's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Levittown?
The average commute in Levittown is 33.5 minutes (New York 33.2); 8.6% of workers take transit and 11% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Levittown scores 13.7 of 20 (above average walkable), #209 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 72.8°F and winters 34.5°F, with 38.3 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Levittown | New YorkNY | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 33.5 min#1240 of 1,312 | 33.2 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 17%#1252 of 1,312 | 17.2% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 71.6% | 48.7% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 8.6% | 24.2% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 0.7% | 5.8% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 11% | 11.8% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 13.7#209 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). New York is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38.9 | 25.1 | 2.7 |
| Feb | 41.3 | 26.4 | 2 |
| Mar | 48.1 | 32.7 | 3.5 |
| Apr | 58.4 | 41.9 | 3.6 |
| May | 68.1 | 51.4 | 3.2 |
| Jun | 77.2 | 61.1 | 3.5 |
| Jul | 82.8 | 67.8 | 3.1 |
| Aug | 81.5 | 66.7 | 3.3 |
| Sep | 74.8 | 59.6 | 3.7 |
| Oct | 63.9 | 48.3 | 3.4 |
| Nov | 53.4 | 38.4 | 2.9 |
| Dec | 44.2 | 30.8 | 3.6 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Farmingdale Republic Airport.
| Measure | Levittown | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 53.4°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 72.8°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 34.5°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 38.3 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Farmingdale Republic Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Levittown?
Nassau County's air had a median air quality index of 29, and 79% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Nassau County's biggest natural hazard losses in coastal flooding, hurricane, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.09% of building value, lower than 90% of US counties.
| Measure | Levittown | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 29#58 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 0#1 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.09%#156 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Nassau County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Nassau County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal flooding | 0.0077% | 79% of counties |
| Hurricane | 0.0087% | 74% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0069% | 73% of counties |
| Ice storm | 0.0012% | 63% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.058% | 19% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Levittown compare with similar-size cities?
Levittown is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #7 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 51,904.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levittown, NYPop. 51,904 | #13 | 74.8 | $146,068 | $2,656/mo | no data | 33.5 min |
| Westchester, FLPop. 52,032 | #1063 | 48.6 | $72,262 | $1,819/mo | no data | 29.6 min |
| West New York, NJPop. 52,004 | #498 | 58.1 | $71,729 | $1,716/mo | 236 | 34.5 min |
| Palm Desert, CAPop. 51,990 | #928 | 51.3 | $77,513 | $1,778/mo | 138 | 21 min |
| Columbus, INPop. 51,824 | #426 | 59.6 | $77,456 | $1,157/mo | 88 | 19.4 min |
| Florissant, MOPop. 51,773 | #556 | 57.2 | $65,318 | $1,288/mo | 251 | 25.8 min |
| Dunwoody, GAPop. 51,758 | #132 | 67.1 | $121,903 | $1,859/mo | 162 | 24.9 min |
| Summerville, SCPop. 51,654 | #836 | 52.7 | $81,046 | $1,526/mo | 307 | 31.2 min |
| Middletown, OHPop. 51,617 | #1076 | 48.4 | $57,102 | $1,007/mo | 165 | 24.2 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Levittown compare with the rest of New York?
Levittown ranks #1 of the 20 New York cities we track, with a score of 74.8 against New York's statewide 54.9. Its households earn 70% above the New York median. Homes are 40% above the typical New York home.
| City | Rank in NY | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levittown, NYPop. 51,904 | #1 | 74.8 | $146,068 | $2,656/mo | no data |
| White Plains, NYPop. 60,666 | #2 | 70.8 | $110,763 | $2,269/mo | 115 |
| New Rochelle, NYPop. 82,769 | #3 | 67.5 | $109,167 | $1,917/mo | 154 |
| Tonawanda Town, NYPop. 56,806 | #4 | 65.4 | $77,679 | $1,102/mo | 140 |
| West Seneca, NYPop. 45,303 | #5 | 63.7 | $79,709 | $1,106/mo | no data |
| Yonkers, NYPop. 209,978 | #6 | 62.9 | $83,549 | $1,784/mo | 263 |
| Irondequoit, NYPop. 50,657 | #7 | 62.0 | $79,162 | $1,159/mo | no data |
| Cheektowaga, NYPop. 76,056 | #8 | 60.9 | $68,613 | $1,055/mo | no data |
| Troy, NYPop. 51,033 | #9 | 58.6 | $58,477 | $1,175/mo | 345 |
| Mount Vernon, NYPop. 72,427 | #10 | 57.3 | $78,779 | $1,629/mo | 496 |
| Hempstead, NYPop. 58,801 | #11 | 55.3 | $90,420 | $1,622/mo | no data |
| Albany, NYPop. 100,492 | #12 | 54.9 | $61,986 | $1,216/mo | 832 |
| New York, NYPop. 8,483,844 | #13 | 54.8 | $80,483 | $1,821/mo | 660 |
| Schenectady, NYPop. 68,847 | #14 | 51.6 | $58,399 | $1,145/mo | 705 |
| Utica, NYPop. 64,217 | #15 | 50.7 | $52,484 | $951/mo | 455 |
| Rochester, NYPop. 208,772 | #16 | 50.3 | $47,213 | $1,081/mo | 572 |
| Syracuse, NYPop. 146,384 | #17 | 49.8 | $47,819 | $1,039/mo | 612 |
| Binghamton, NYPop. 47,151 | #18 | 49.3 | $45,578 | $870/mo | 559 |
| Buffalo, NYPop. 276,854 | #19 | 48.8 | $50,041 | $1,046/mo | 729 |
| Niagara Falls, NYPop. 47,987 | #20 | 47.4 | $49,101 | $823/mo | 478 |
All 20 New York cities we track, by overall score. New York statewide: median income $85,820, violent crime 368.4 per 100,000.
How is Levittown's score calculated?
Levittown scores 74.8 out of 100, #13 of 1,312 (grade A+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 8 of 11 categories with local data; safety, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with New York's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 20% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Levittown. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 55.5.
96.6 - HealthCity data · 16% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Levittown. Similar-size median 58.9.
72.6 - EducationCity data · 16% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Levittown's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
92.1 - AffordabilityCity data · 13% of score
Levittown's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
33.3 - Household financesCity data · 11% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Levittown. Similar-size median 56.1.
95.1 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Levittown. Similar-size median 50.0.
39.5 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Levittown's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
66.8 - EnvironmentCounty data · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
86.1 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Levittown alone.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Levittown.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Levittown's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Levittown has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Levittown
Is Levittown, NY a good place to live?
Levittown ranks #13 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #7 of 524 smaller cities and #1 of 20 in New York. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high household income ($146,068, #28 of 524) and low poverty (4.7%, #32 of 524), and trails on high rents ($2,656/mo, #494 of 524) and long commutes (33.5 min, #479 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Levittown?
Levittown's cost of living index is 112.6, 13% above the US level of 100 and #1160 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $2,656/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $737,380, 40% above the typical New York home ($526,714).
Is Levittown safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Levittown alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Levittown crime rate or rank it on safety. New York as a whole records 368 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Levittown?
The median household in Levittown earns $146,068, 76% above the US figure of $83,163 and 70% above New York ($85,820). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Levittown?
Median rent in Levittown is $2,656/mo (Census), #1262 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,911/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 21.8% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Levittown?
The typical home value in Levittown is $737,380, up 4.2% in a year, against $526,714 for New York and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $590,500.
How are the public schools in Levittown?
Levittown's 12 public schools graduate 94.2% of students in four years (New York 86.7%), with 11.5 students per teacher and $30,211 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Levittown?
The average commute is 33.5 minutes, #1240 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 33.2 minutes across New York. 17% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Levittown?
Levittown averages 53.4°F over the year, 72.8°F in summer and 34.5°F in winter, with 38.3 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Levittown walkable?
Levittown scores 13.7 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #209 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Levittown at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Nassau County's biggest natural hazard losses in coastal flooding, hurricane, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.09% of building value, lower than 90% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Levittown?
Nassau County's air had a median air quality index of 29, and 79% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Levittown?
Levittown has 51,904 residents. The median resident of Levittown is 41.2 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 38.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #505 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 92.3% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Levittown compare with the rest of New York?
Levittown ranks #1 of the 20 New York cities we track, with a score of 74.8 against New York's statewide 54.9. Its households earn 70% above the New York median. Homes are 40% above the typical New York home.
What cities are similar in size to Levittown?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Levittown's population of 51,904 are Westchester, FL (#1063 overall), West New York, NJ (#498 overall), Palm Desert, CA (#928 overall), Columbus, IN (#426 overall), and Florissant, MO (#556 overall). Levittown is #13.