On the banks of the Delaware River, Morrisville is home to around 10,000 people and sits close to several bridges that cross the water to New Jersey. Sidewalk-lined residential streets, often bounded on the opposite side with Cape Cod homes standing above green lawns, make up much of the city. “It’s mostly residential,” says Tabitha Heit, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New York Properties. “We get a lot of people that are also trying to move out of Philadelphia into more of the suburbs, but want to be close to Philly. Morrisville tends to be one of the first stops into the suburbs. It’s very close to the city lifestyle if you don’t want to be far from that.”
The area’s roots lie in the early beginnings of the United States. The stone façade of Summerseat, which served as a headquarters for George Washington during the Revolutionary War, is one of the area’s most significant historical landmarks. Other ties to the country’s history include a brief consideration of Morrisville to be the capital of the United States. More than 200 years later, Morrisville serves as an evolving bedroom community that aims for a more vibrant local scene. "It just has that small-town feel," says Mayor Gary Wallace, who took office in November 2023. "With new breweries and distilleries in town, people from the surrounding area have started to hang out in Morrisville, and my goal is to keep adding to that vibe."
Summerseat was the headquarters for George Washington when he camped in Morrisville.
Morrisville is a quiet neighborhood surrounded by George Washington's Base Summerseat.
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Cape Cods abound on Morrisville streets
Single-family homes make up most of Morrisville, with grid-like residential streets occupying a majority of the city. The median price is about $371,000, and Cape Cods are the most common architectural style. Other styles include some colonial- and ranch-style homes, along with split-levels. “The housing affordability is better than other spots in Bucks County,” says Carolyn Prante, an associate broker with Coldwell Banker Realty. Most properties here date to the mid-20th century. “I will say it’s still older homes,” Prante says. “There’s not a whole lot of new construction happening in Morrisville. It’s family-oriented, close-knit neighborhoods. A lot of people leave their house to their kids.” Townhouses are scarce, but often sell for over $300,000.
Cold winters in Morrisville often feature temperatures below freezing, with average January snowfalls at about half a foot of precipitation. Homes along the Delaware run a moderate flood risk.
Morrisville has quiet streets lined with Cape Cod homes that have midsized lawns.
Winters can be cold in Morrisville and homes on the Delaware river have a moderate flood risk.
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Pizzerias along Bridge Street
Bridge Street runs parallel to Route 1 and connects Pennsylvania with New Jersey across the Delaware River. The thoroughfare is also the site of many Morrisville restaurants, including multiple pizza stops and a brewery. “Route 1 is very busy, but you can get to all your major shopping,” Heit says. “Any of the big-box stores are very accessible off of Route 1. It’s very close.” About 6 miles from Morrisville, down Route 1, the Court at Oxford Valley counts major store and restaurant chains among its tenants. A GIANT on the west side of the city and a Garden Farm Market near the river fulfill many grocery necessities. The Stockham Building, a local landmark for nearly a century, is set to undergo redevelopment and transform into an array of stores and residential spaces.
Bridge Street is the main road in Morrisville and can take you over the bridge to Trenton or all the major shopping.
Bitchin Kitten Fine Ales has a terrific brunch menu with homemade beers available in Morrisville Pa.
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Trails winding along the banks of the Delaware
Several city parks sit in the Morrisville area. “It’s pretty laid back,” Heit says. “It’s right on the river, so people can walk there. There’s a trail that goes right on the river. People that want to walk, jog or bike like doing that.” Several miles of the nearly-60-mile-long Delaware River Towpath run along the water through Morrisville, and locals can bike, walk or run year-round or ski in the winter months. Near the river, Williamson Park is nearly 100 years old and provides access to the Capitol View Riverwalk. On the south side of the city, Bridge Street Golf offers two miniature golf courses and a driving range.
Residents can exercise along the .7 mile Capitol View Riverwalk in Morrisville.
People ride their bikes on the Delaware River Canal Towpath in Morrisville.
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Annual events held at Williamson Park
Williamson Park is also the site of the annual Morrisville Jazz & Art Festival, which has run continuously for over 20 years and features multiple artists playing over the course of a late-summer afternoon. At the same park, the Mayor’s Picnic takes place around Labor Day, while in the spring, the Bridge Street Vintage Car Show spotlights automobiles from decades past with prizes for best in show. “My goal is to bring that community feeling back to Morrisville, and these events are a good start," Mayor Wallace says. Phillies, Eagles, Flyers and 76ers fans are less than 40 miles away from home games at the Philadelphia Sports Complex. “Morrisville has very close proximity to our great Philadelphia sports here,” Prante says.
There are many outdoor events and markets in Morrisville.
Morrisville is a short drive away from Philadelphia and all the major sports arenas.
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A lone school district for Morrisville students
The Morrisville Borough School District encompasses less than 1,000 students and receives a C from Niche. Elementary education is split into two schools, one spanning kindergarten through second grade and the other enrolling third through fifth grades. Morrisville High School is the only high school in the district, running from sixth through 12th grade. Area private schools include New Hope Academy, located less than 10 miles away in Yardley and scoring a B with Niche. The public Bucks County Community College and private Cairn University are both less than 15 miles from Morrisville.
Morrisville High School received a C+ rating from Niche.
New Hope Academy is a small private school in Morrisville.
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A quick trip across the river to New Jersey
From central Morrisville, residents are about a mile from accessing Route 1. Interstates 95, 195 and 295 are each less than 10 miles away. Trenton is less than 2 miles across the river to the east. “People tend to like it because it’s right across the river to Jersey,” Heit says, “so anybody that works in that section of Jersey likes Morrisville because they can commute very easily. It’s very close to Philadelphia, so you can get the best of both worlds.” Commuting access is complemented by the ability to get out on the sand in New Jersey. “If you want to cross the bridge, you’re very close to going to a shorepoint if you want to sit on the beach,” Prante says. “It’s also very simple to get into Philly. People can get on 95 from Route 1 and be in the city probably within 30 minutes.” Philadelphia sits about 30 miles south and New York City is less than 70 miles north.
Rising crime rates in Morrisville
Available crime statistics from the FBI database show that Morrisville experienced a slight rise in violent crime from 2022 to 2023, while property crime totals nearly doubled between the same two years. The city’s police department experienced understaffing during that period, but the city aims to lower the rates with increased staffing and new initiatives.
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