About 25 miles outside of Philadelphia, Drexelwood is the typical middle-class suburb for both families and city commuters. Center City is made accessible thanks to Interstate 95, and New York City is a destination for many residents. “People here commute not only to Philly, but also to New York,” says Christine Jandovitz, an area local and Realtor with Keller Williams Langhorne who transplanted from New York 34 years ago. “It was originally advertised for New Yorkers as a bedroom community. That’s why it attracts people from the city. It’s affordable.” Jandovitz adds that, in Drexelwood, people can find a nice, mid-priced house and have everything they need nearby. “It’s convenient. Shopping, hospitals, everything is less than 5 minutes away.” While the sidewalk-lined streets within the neighborhood appeal to young families, Drexelwood’s proximity to grocers, eateries and shops are a big draw for those looking for city-like amenities.
Drexelwood is a small residential community three miles north of Levittown.
Families from Drexelwood head to Sesame Place for an afternoon of fun.
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Running errands on New Falls Road
While there are no commercial businesses along the residential streets of Drexelwood, shopping plazas and restaurants line the primary roads that surround the neighborhood. “The main roads around here, like New Falls Road, are where all the local businesses are,” says Stacey Stier, a Bucks County local and Realtor with Realty One Group Focus. “These roads connect everything together.” Just north on New Falls Road, Penn Valley Shopping Center is a retail row of salons and storefronts. Along this strip, there are also cuisines of different flavors, including Amore Restaurant, which serves Italian food, and the popular Malay Thai.
On the western side, Fairless Hills Towne Center has both a ShopRite and a Giant. In addition to fitness studios, department stores, autobody shops, banks and fast-food eateries, there are also a few popular sit-down restaurants. Cafe Ferraro serves Italian breakfast, lunch and dinner in an intimate atmosphere that feels like home. V&S Pizzeria is one of the go-to options for a slice, and sports fans can watch their game of choice at Stadium Bar & Grill.
A couple of miles north of this shopping plaza is a busy commercial area surrounding the Oxford Valley Mall, where the nearest hospital, Jefferson Bucks Hospital, is located. Not only do residents have even more dining options and department store selections here, but they also have family fun. “A big attraction near the mall is Sesame Place, which is a huge amusement park,” Stier adds, referring to a Sesame Street-themed park that provides entertainment in the form of roller coasters, water parks and other rides. “All students will eventually take a school trip there throughout their time at Bucks County schools.”
Drexelwood locals shop for groceries at the local Giant.
Ace Hardware is located at the Penn Valley Shopping Center near Drexelwood.
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Split between Falls Township and Bristol Township schools
The area in which Drexelwood sits is split between two townships, which means two different school districts. “Some people don’t know that, and when they’re looking for a home, it could make a difference," says Melissa Centifonti, a Bucks County local and Broker/Owner with Realty One Group Focus. Drexelwood is one of the neighborhoods that this affects, as it is split between Falls Township and Bristol Township. Students living in the Falls Township section might begin at Oxford Valley Elementary before advancing to William Penn Middle, both of which receive an A-minus grade from Niche. They then attend Pennsbury High, which is rated an A. The Pennsbury School District Board passed a new budget that will bring a major change to the high school’s campus, including a brand-new building and athletic fields.
Students in the Bristol Township section of Drexelwood can attend Mill Creek Elementary, graded a C, before advancing to Armstrong Middle, graded a C-minus. Truman Senior High, graded a B-minus, was honored as a Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Distinguished School for the 2023-2024 year, recognized for its transformative learning experiences.
Nearby private school options include The Pen Ryn School, a kindergarten through eighth-grade school, not rated by either Niche or GreatSchools. Conwell-Egan Catholic School serves high schoolers and receives a B-plus rating from Niche.
Mill Creek Elementary School is part of the Central Bucks School District.
Pennsbury High School serves students 9-12th grade.
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Festivals at Falls Township Community Park
Just north of the Fairless Hills Towne Center, Oxford Valley Park is an open outdoor space with paved walking trails around the small Caroline Lake. Nearby, the Oxford Valley Park Pool is open to the public, with lower-priced passes and memberships for Bucks County residents. West of the lake, across Oxford Valley Road, Oxford Valley Golf Course offers a walking-only, 9-hole public course. And on the south side of Drexelwood, there’s the Fairless Hills YMCA. This recreational community center has fitness areas that include an indoor pool, full gymnasium, indoor track and even an esports lounge.
About 2 miles east of the neighborhood, Falls Township Community Park features family-friendly amenities like a 3-mile paved walking loop, a playground, a skate park, basketball and volleyball courts, athletic fields and a roller hockey rink. The expansive park space also includes an off-leash dog park, a community garden and access to Falls Township Lake. “Driftwood Adventures comes to the lake in the summer and offers paddleboard rentals from Memorial Day to Labor Day,” says Brian Andrews, Director of Parks and Recreation in Falls Township.
Falls Township Community Park also hosts a free, weekly summer concert series from the middle of June through the end of August. “The concerts are played in the pavilion now,” Andrews says. “But we’re planning to add an amphitheater to the park and bring in even bigger acts for the community.” Another free and highly anticipated event, the two-day Touch a Truck Festival, happens in the fall. “On the first night, there’s live music, a beer garden and a fireworks show,” he says. “And the next day, local contractors and first responders park their vehicles for kids to climb on and explore.”
Elderberry Pond locals love the Skate Park in Falls Township Community Park.
Your furry friends can go for a run in Elderberry Pond at Falls Township Dog Park.
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Colonial-inspired bi-level homes
Housing inventory is low in Drexelwood, with only 5 homes sold in 2024. Home styles are typically a variation of Colonial-inspired bi-levels with single-car attached garages and decorative stone or brick facades, most built between 1969 and 1970. Sizes can range from 1,500 square feet with three bedrooms and two baths to more than 3,000 square feet with six bedrooms and three baths. Depending on their level of renovation and size, properties sell between $350,000 and $575,000.
Split-level homes in Drexelwood offer space for growing families.
Split-level homes is Drexelwood were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s.
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Ghostbusting at Bolton Mansion
A few blocks south of Drexelwood, Bolton Mansion attracts amateur ghost hunters and advanced paranormal enthusiasts alike. This historic home was built in 1687 and is widely thought to be haunted. As the story goes, the contractors who were working on the building’s renovations reported that they saw children playing in the stairwells and adult spirits walking from room to room. To preserve and share the home’s spooky yet thrilling history, Friends of Bolton Mansion opens its doors to the public through tours and events, including kid-friendly ghost tours, public paranormal investigations and the Grinchmas Food Truck Festival.
SEPTA and Amtrak commutes into surrounding cities
The on-ramp to Interstate 95 is 5 miles south of Drexelwood, and 30 miles down the interstate is the Philadelphia International Airport. Stier mentions that there is usually traffic getting to the airport, as it’s on the other side of the city. She adds that Trenton-Mercer Airport, located 11 miles north of the neighborhood, is served by Frontier and Spirit airlines. SEPTA services the community, with several bus stops along New Falls Road. The Woodbourne train station is located 3 miles to the west. The Trenton train station, 7 miles away, offers a 55-minute Amtrak service to New York City.
Drexelwood commuters are just a short drive from the Levittown Tullytown train.
Frequent SEPTA busses provide public transportation in Drexelwood.
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Growing diversity celebrated at Union Christian Church
On the east side of Drexelwood is United Christian Church, whose members celebrate the growing diversity found in their community. On the outside, the A-frame church has a decorative stone facade, and on the inside, the story of a brave family is passed down to each generation. The congregation remembers the Myers, the first Black family to move to the area, which had been up to that point the largest community in America with no Black residents. William, an army veteran returning from the war, and his wife, Daisy, moved their family into the neighborhood and faced a series of racial attacks and discrimination. The Myers met with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for guidance on how to change the town’s racist FHA regulations, but the family ultimately moved away after just four years.
A multitude of houses of worship serve the Drexelwood community.
Levittown Christian Church is one of several houses of worship serving Highland Park.
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Parks in this Area
Falls Township Community Park
Trails
Events
Walking Paths
Oxford Valley Park
Golf
Pool
Ice Skating Rink
Transit
Airport
Trenton Mercer
21 min drive
Bus
New Falls Rd & Hood Blvd - Mbfs
Bus
New Falls Rd & Parson Pl
Bus
Hood Blvd & New Falls Rd - Mbns
Bus
Hood Blvd & Fairhurst Rd
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Drexelwood
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Drexelwood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Drexelwood, Wrightstown sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Drexelwood, Wrightstown over the last 12 months is $480,000, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$480,000
Median Sale Price
$480,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$480,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
10%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$236
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
339
Median Year Built
1970
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,027
On par with the national average
1,931
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
802
Median Age
50
Population under 18
17.6%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
29.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$83,958
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$103,498
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.7%
College Graduates
40.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.6%
% Population in Labor Force
76.4%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
43/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
47/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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