Living in Levittown, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Levittown · Census data 2020–2024
Levittown has 51,904 residents with a median age of 41.2. The median household income is $146,068 (70% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $590,500, the median rent is $2,656/month.
Levittown at a glance
- Population
- 51,904
- Median age
- 41.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $146,068State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $590,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,656/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 92.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.6%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Levittown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 70% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: Home values 39% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Levittown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Levittown the median home value is $590,500, 77% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,656 per month, which is 28.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,355 a month in housing costs.
Levittown median household income
The median household income in Levittown is $146,068 and the income per person is $52,473. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Levittown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 17,292
- Owner-occupied
- 92.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.7%
- Vacant
- 2.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 3.07
Levittown demographics
- Population
- 51,904
- Median age
- 41.2
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 17.2%
- Households
- 16,858
- Foreign-born
- 17.1%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Levittown ›
Education in Levittown
38.6% of adults 25 and older in Levittown have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 16.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Levittown
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 11%
- Drive alone
- 71.6%
- Public transit
- 8.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Levittown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levittown | 51,904 | $146,068 | $590,500 | $2,656 |
| Plainedge | 8,624 | $158,214 | $615,800 | $3,378 |
| North Wantagh | 11,940 | $156,738 | $624,400 | $1,375 |
| Bethpage | 17,123 | $122,257 | $605,900 | $2,014 |
| East Meadow | 36,821 | $133,971 | $631,800 | $2,890 |
| North Bellmore | 20,689 | $181,662 | $659,200 | $2,554 |
| North Massapequa | 17,877 | $148,654 | $634,900 | $2,302 |
| Hicksville | 43,780 | $144,471 | $634,100 | $3,113 |
| Salisbury | 12,412 | $162,478 | $664,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Levittown, NY?
The median household income in Levittown is $146,068, 70% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Levittown?
The median home value in Levittown is $590,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Levittown?
The median gross rent in Levittown is $2,656 per month, about 28.5% of household income.
Is Levittown, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 70% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: home values 39% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Levittown?
The median age in Levittown is 41.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Levittown?
The average commute to work in Levittown is 34 minutes; 11% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Levittown?
The unemployment rate in Levittown is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Levittown?
38.6% of adults in Levittown have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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