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Lower Makefield, PA

Lower Makefield Township is a township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States. Lower Makefield Township is located in the Delaware Valley and borders the Delaware River and New Jersey to its north and east. Most addresses in the township have a Yardley address; the township surrounds the borough of Yardley on its north, south, and west.

Neighboring towns and cities in New Jersey are Hopewell Township, Ewing Township, and Trenton. Additionally, the township borders Upper Makefield Township, Newtown Township, Pennsylvania, Middletown Township, Pennsylvania, Falls Township, and Morrisville, and as mentioned above, surrounds Yardley Borough on three sides.

As of the 2010 census, the population of Lower Makefield Township was 32,559, not including Yardley Borough, and it ranked first in Pennsylvania for both median household and median family income (for places with a population over 10,000); however, it ranked 78th overall in the United States (between Westfield, New Jersey and Moraga, California) for median household income, but non-census 2006 data indicates that since the 2000 census, it moved up to 31st for median household income (between Wellesley, Massachusetts and Rye, New York), and ninth for disposable household income, due to relatively low taxes and extremely low house prices compared to other peers, very-high-income towns. Living expenses are lower than in the bordering Ewing Township, New Jersey, though Ewing's median household income is nearly half and it has a crime rate many times higher.

Lower Makefield is the largest municipality (by population) in North America without its own municipal court or post office. The municipal court serving Lower Makefield is in Morrisville (the town bordering the township to the southeast), and there are no plans to change the arrangements with Morrisville. The post office, while retaining the name of Morrisville, is located within Falls Township in which some of the township is served by the same ZIP code (19067). Previously Morrisville had a higher population, but with the growth in Lower Makefield over the past 30 years, Morrisville is now a much smaller place by both land area and population.

Lower Makefield Township has been a top finisher in the MONEY Magazine and CNN/Money "Best Places to Live" rankings for the Eastern region of the United States in the under 100,000 population category.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 18.3 square miles (47.4 km²), of which 17.9 square miles (46.5 km²) is land and 0.4 square miles (0.9 km²) (1.97%) is water. Past and present villages include Schammels Corner and Woodside. Natural features include Brock Creek, Common Creek, Core Creek, Edge Hill, and Jericho Creek.

Lower Makefield places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Jefferson Bucks Hospital offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Underlying Strength and Anytime Fitness offers comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. The Lower Makefield Township Community Center provides fitness classes and recreational activities for all ages Yoga practitioners can find peace and flexibility at Seva Yoga, offering classes for all levels. Those seeking holistic health can attend Pure Energy Yoga and Wellness for various yoga classes. PA Health & Wellness offers comprehensive health services for the community.

Top sites in Lower Makefield, PA include Makefield Highlands Golf Club, Garden of Reflection, and Grounds For Sculpture.

Population: 32,761 (2018). Elevation: 138 feet (42 meters). Area: 17.3 square miles (44.8 km²). ZIP Code: 19067. Area code(s): 215, 267.

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What are the demographics of Lower Makefield, PA?

With 33,342 people, Lower Makefield is the 35th most populated city in the state of Pennsylvania out of 2,570 cities. The largest Lower Makefield racial/ethnic groups are White (84.7%) followed by Asian (7.7%) and Hispanic (3.9%). In 2022, the median household income of Lower Makefield households was $168,540. Lower Makefield households made slightly more than Willistown households ($167,067) and Bradford Woods households ($165,568). However, 2.5% of Lower Makefield families live in poverty.

Is Lower Makefield, PA a good place to live?

Lower Makefield Township is a suburb of Philadelphia with a population of 33,187. Lower Makefield Township is in Bucks County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Lower Makefield Township offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Lower Makefield Township there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. The public schools in Lower Makefield Township are highly rated.

How did Lower Makefield, PA get its name?

The Township of Makefield was founded in 1692 when Bucks County appointed a grand jury to divide the county into townships. The original five townships were: Bensalem, Bristol, Falls, Makefield, and Middletown. Richard Hough [who married into the Yardley family] is credited with naming Makefield Township. He was a provincial councilor and may have chosen the name Makefield as an Americanization of the name "Macclesfield," his native home in Cheshire, England. In 1737, a realignment of Makefield boundaries divided it into Upper and Lower Makefield.

Sources

Township of Lower Makefield

Wikipedia

Finding Aids Library Upenn

Niche

Pennsylvania Demographics

Makefield Highlands Golf Club

Garden of Reflection

Grounds For Sculpture

Jefferson Bucks Hospital

Underlying Strength

Lower Makefield Township Community Center

Seva Yoga

Pure Energy Yoga and Wellness

PA Health & Wellness

Anytime Fitness

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