Do Levittowns Still Exist?

Short answer: Probably not. Long answer: The homes have all been altered, expanded or rebuilt since the first house went up 70 years ago, according to the Levittown Historical Society. Levittown began as the first modern suburb in the United States.

Is Levittown a good place to live?

Levittown is in Nassau County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in Levittown offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. ... Many young professionals live in Levittown and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Levittown are highly rated.

How much did a house in Levittown cost?

Available only to World War II veterans and their families--and only white veterans at that--the first Levittown house cost $6,990 with nearly no money down. Levitt built 17,447 houses in the next four years. On average, Levitt's builders finished 12 houses per day , and the tract house was here to stay.