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Levittown is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, New York on Long Island. As of the 2020 census, the CDP population was 51,881. Levittown is famous as the first modern planned suburb in the United States.

History

Levittown was created in 1947 as part of an affordable housing development by Levitt & Sons. Returning veterans from World War II created a demand for new housing on Long Island. William Levitt capitalized on the opportunity and designed a community offering affordable homes mass-produced on an assembly line.

The first homes sold for $7,990 ($95,743 in 2023 dollars) with no down payment required from veterans. The community grew rapidly, with more than 17,000 homes and 82,000 residents by 1952. Levittown became widely recognized as the archetype of postwar suburbs throughout the country.

For more information on the history of Levittown, visit the Levittown Wikipedia page.

Geography

Levittown is located at 40°44′N 73°30′W (40.733, -73.500). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 6.8 square miles (18 km2), all land.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 51,881 people and 17,548 households in the CDP. The population density was 7,600 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.5% White, 1.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 2.5% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 11.1% of the population.

Government

Levittown is located in the Town of Hempstead. The Hempstead town website can be found here: https://toh.li/govt/town-council/ with the address:

Attractions

Some of the major attractions and landmarks in Levittown include:

Levittown Public Library

The Levittown Public Library first opened in 1954 and serves the community with books, media, programs and more. The current location opened in 1997. More information can be found at the Levittown Public Library website.

Nassau County Museum of Art

This art museum was founded in 1964 and features collections of American art. The museum offers events, education programs and more for the community.

Website: https://www.nassaumuseum.org/

Levittown Lanes

This bowling alley offers 32 lanes, arcades, leagues, parties and more. It first opened in 1958.

Website: https://www.levittownlanesny.com/

Economy

Some of the major employers in Levittown include:

• New Island Hospital: Healthcare provider, website - https://newislandhospital.com/
2 Teleport Drive Staten Island, NY 10311 (718) 226-9000
• King Kullen Grocery Co.: Grocery chain, website - https://www.kingkullen.com/
185 Central Avenue Bethpage, NY 11714 (516) 731-5700
• CVS Pharmacy: Major pharmacy retailer, website - https://www.cvs.com/

For more information on economic data and major employers in the Levittown area, visit the DataUSA page for Levittown.

Transportation

Levittown is served by the following transportation options:

Long Island Rail Road

The Levittown LIRR station provides train service on the Long Island Rail Road's Ronkonkoma Branch. The LIRR website can be found here: http://web.mta.info/lirr

Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) Bus

NICE Bus provides public transit bus routes throughout Nassau County. Website: https://www.nicebus.com/

Education

Public schools in Levittown are operated by the Levittown Union Free School District.

Website: https://www.levittownschools.com/

There are also a number of private and parochial schools in the Levittown area.

Local Resources

• Levittown Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/levittownny/
• Levittown Little League: https://www.levittownlittleleague.org/