Bucks County Town Makes Money Magazine's 'Best Places To Live' List

Money Magazine has released its annual list of Best Places to Live, with one Bucks County town making the list.

Levittown was ranked by the magazine as being among the top 50 best places to live in the country. The Lower Bucks County town was ranked 41st. It was the only Pennsylvania town to make the list.

The coveted list is compiled with 60 factors analyzed, including taxes, education, jobs, home affordability and health care.

Here's what the magazine said about Levittown:

A planned community that dates to 1952, this Philadelphia suburb is relatively new compared to its neighbors. Yet what Levittown lacks in history it makes up for with affordable homes, outdoor spaces, good schools, and humane commutes.

The magazine goes on to say that Levittown "is part of the top-notch Bristol Township School District, which has strong academics as well as unique extracurriculars such as a multi-school squad of drummers and dances."

It also cites the nearby amenities in Bucks County:

As part of Bucks County, Levittown locals have access to more than 700 acres of parkland, including running trails, biking paths, and a 134-acre wildflower preserve. Other family-friendly activities include touring the historic Peddler’s Village, apple picking at Shady Brook Farm, and riding roller coasters at Sesame Place, a Sesame Street-themed amusement park.

Topping the list this year is Columbia, Maryland, a planned community with home prices just over $300,000. Rounding out the top five are Eden Prairie, Minnesota; Plano, Texas; West Des Moines, Iowa and Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey.

Click here to see the full list of 50 towns selected by Money Magazine.

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