With Mill Creek flowing lazily along the east side of the neighborhood and New Falls Road teeming with business along the west, Plumbridge blends a calm suburban atmosphere with the convenience of amenities on hand. While some of the residential streets on the north side of the suburb maintain a quiet air, the south side bumps up to Interstate 95, which partly explains why Plumbridge has a sound Score of 75 out of 100.
Plumbridge is located 25 miles outside of Philadelphia in Levittown, what is considered today to be the first modern American suburb. In 1951, Levitt & Sons mass-produced more than 17,000 homes in a span of six years, marketing them to veterans returning home from the war. The town was able to develop so rapidly because the real estate development company stuck to six basic tract home models. “When I drive through Levittown streets, I don’t see anything but housing,” says Stacey Stier, a Bucks County local and Realtor with Realty One Group Focus. “But each of these neighborhoods has a little strip of something that separates them and makes them unique.”
Plumbridge is a commuters dream, with local access to highways and trains.
Interstate 95 borders the Plumbridge neighborhood.
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Run errands and grab a bite at Newport Plaza
A commercial corridor along New Falls Road is just outside Plumbridge's looping residential lanes. In addition to the local grocer, Giant, Newport Plaza is lined with discount department stores, medical clinics, a pharmacy, banks and restaurants. Pier Sushi and Hibachi serves Japanese cuisine, and Taste N Take has Halal food. On the other side of Plumbridge, Hoagie Xpress is a popular cheesesteak takeout spot. Nearby, Murphy’s Beef & Ale is a sports bar with pool tables and the occasional weekend DJ.
South of the neighborhood, Durham Delicatessen is a locally adored deli where residents can pop in for a quick sandwich or order a large party tray. Just down the street from there, Broad Street Brewing, part of the Bucks County Ale Trail, offers a variety of craft beers made in-house.
Residents can venture 3 miles south for more retail and dining options in the Bristol Park shopping area, which is also home to Lower Bucks Hospital. About 3 miles to the east of Plumbridge, Bristol Amish Market brings in a crowd to peruse fresh produce, food vendor stands and handmade furniture. Locals know to plan accordingly, as the market is only open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The nearest big-box store, Walmart, is about 5 miles away in Tullytown.
Plumbridge locals shop for groceries at Giant.
Plumbridge locals enjoy several retail centers right next to their neighborhood.
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Community events at Bristol Township Municipal Complex
Just 2 miles south on the other side of the interstate, Bristol Township Municipal Complex is an expansive outdoor recreational space for the community. “They just redid that whole complex a couple of years ago,” says Christine Jandovitz, a Levittown area local and Realtor with Keller Williams Langhorne. “They added a new splash pad, too. It’s really nice.” Along with this summertime addition, the park space also has athletic fields, a fenced-in playground and a paved walking path that circles the complex. In June and July, Bristol Township Municipal Complex hosts a concert series, which draws in a big crowd. More events held at the park include a Touch-A-Truck festival, a Fall Festival, a Thanksgiving Holiday parade and a tree lighting ceremony.
Sports fields are used by local teams at Bristol Township Parks & Recreation Department.
Kids enjoy the shaded playground at Bristol Township Park.
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1950s Cape Cods with steep roofs
Each home in Plumbridge has a driveway, and sidewalks line the residential streets that weave through the quaint neighborhood. Most residences have a side-facing gable roof, reflecting the original Levittown Cape Cod model from the ‘50s. Some have been updated to include an attached garage; others have been expanded or completely remodeled into Colonial-inspired designs. A 1,200- to 2,000-square-foot Cape Cod is typically priced between $250,000 and $450,000, while larger and newer properties can reach upwards of $550,000.
Some Plumbridge Cape Cods have dormers.
Sidewalks throughout Plumbridge enhance the neighborhoods walk score of 57.
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Get to Philadelphia via the interstate or SEPTA
The on-ramp to Interstate 95 can be accessed from the south side of Plumbridge, and once on the interstate, Philadelphia International Airport is about a 30-mile drive. “On a perfect day with no traffic, it’s 40 minutes. But there’s usually traffic because the airport is on the opposite side of the city,” says Stier. “If I can fly out of Trenton, I will. But the only airlines there are Frontier and Spirit.” Trenton-Mercer Airport is 14 miles north on the interstate. SEPTA services the community, with several bus stops along New Falls Road. For SEPTA train commuters, the Levittown train station is 5 miles east and the Bristol train station is 3 miles south.
Plumbridge residents enjoy east access to SEPTA busses along New Falls Road.
The Levittown Tullytown train station is only a few miles away from Plumbridge.
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Class is in session in Bristol Township
The Bristol Township School District serves students living in Plumbridge. They can start at Mill Creek Elementary, which receives a C grade from Niche, before moving on to Benjamin Franklin Middle, which receives a C-minus. Harry S. 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.
On the east side of Plumbridge, Isabet Academy is an all-boys Islamic middle and high school that serves in conjunction with Isabet Mevlana Mosque. The academy’s sister school is Isabet Girls Academy, located a couple of miles south in Bristol.
Students in grades 6-8 attend Benjamin Franklin Middle School.
Mill Creek Elementary School Alternate Photo in Levittown.
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Parks in this Area
Bristol Township Parks & Recreation Department
Baseball/Softball
Football
Picnic Area
Forsythia Crossing Park
Transit
Airport
Trenton Mercer
22 min drive
Bus
New Falls Rd & Petunia Rd - Mbfs
Bus
New Falls Rd & Plumtree Rd - Mbfs
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Plumbridge
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Plumbridge, Wrightstown sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Plumbridge, Wrightstown over the last 12 months is $401,002, up 13% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$392,000
Median Single Family Price
$392,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$243
Last 12 months Home Sales
22
Median List Price
$392,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
353
Median Year Built
1955
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,552
Below the national average
1,936
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
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
1,144
Median Age
39
Population under 18
24.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$91,477
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$122,588
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.6%
College Graduates
38.9%
Advanced Degrees
18.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.1%
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®
47/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
48/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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