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Hilltown, PA

Hilltown Township is a township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 15,029 at the 2010 census. Most of Hilltown is part of the Pennridge School District, while a small portion of Line Lexington is part of the North Penn School District.

The Uneek Havana Cigar Company at Blooming Glen and Green Hills Farm are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Green Hills Farm is also designated a National Historic Landmark. The Reuben and Elizabeth Strassburger Farmstead, owned by the Hilltown Historical Society is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It consists of three pre-Civil War buildings, each containing museum-like interiors.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 26.9 square miles (70 km2), all land. It is located in the Delaware watershed and is drained by the East Branch Perkiomen Creek and Neshaminy Creek.

Its villages include Bean, Bethon, Blooming Glen, Deep Run, Fair Hill, Fricks, Griers Corner (also in Bedminster and Plumstead Townships,) Hilltown, Keystone Point, Kulps Corner (also in Bedminster Township), Leidytown, Line Lexington (also in New Britain Township and Montgomery County,) Loux Corner (Albrights Corner), Mount Pleasant, Naces Corner, New Galena, Pennville, Snoveltown, Thomas Corner, and Unionville (also in Montgomery County). Natural features in the township include Deep Run, Hardiaken Creek, Mill Creek, Perkiomen Creek (East Branch), and Pleasant Spring Creek.

As of 2022, there were 135.75 miles (218.47 km) of public roads in Hilltown Township, of which 45.31 miles (72.92 km) were maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and 90.44 miles (145.55 km) were maintained by the township.

Health and wellness are paramount in Hilltown, with the city offering various amenities and services to support the well-being of its residents. The Hilltown Community Health Center stands as a cornerstone in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Hilltown Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include June Hines Pilates and Urban Fit. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Hilltown, such as the Hilltown Township Civic Park Loop and Core Creek Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Hilltown, PA include Fonthill Castle, Nockamixon State Park, Moravian Pottery and Tile Works. 

Population: 15,527 (2018). Area: 27.03 sq mi (70.0 km2). Elevation: 436 feet (133 meters). ZIP Code: 18927. Area Code: 215. 

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Is Hilltown, PA a good place to live?

Living in Hilltown Township offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Hilltown Township there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Hilltown Township and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Hilltown Township are above average.

What is the history of Hilltown, PA?

In those days, it was known as the "Perkasie Indian Town." The settlers arrived in approximately 1700. The settlers were mostly Welsh Baptists, with a few Huguenots and English Quakers. They petitioned the King's Governor to establish a town in 1721.

Is Hilltown, PA expensive?

Hilltown, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 119.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.7% higher than the U.S. average and 26.5% higher than the average for Pennsylvania. A typical home costs $458,900, which is 35.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 89.0% more expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. To live comfortably in Hilltown, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $87,840 for a family, and $50,800 for a single person is recommended.

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Wikipedia

Township of Hilltown

Hilltown Community Health Center 

Hilltown Parks and Recreation Department 

June Hines Pilates 

Urban Fit

Hilltown Township Civic Park Loop 

Core Creek Park

Fonthill Castle

Nockamixon State Park

Moravian Pottery and Tile Works

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