Levittown, New York (pop. 51,758), is an unincorporated residential community on Long Island. Levittown developed from a housing project begun in 1946 for veterans of World War II. The firm of Levitt & Sons, Inc., began the housing project in an area that consisted of potato fields and truck farms. Thousands of homes were constructed, using prefabricated units and assembly-line techniques. The homes looked much alike except for their color. Levittown grew from a population of about 450 in 1946 to 60,000 by the late 1950’s as a result of a postwar housing boom.
Careful planning of the area has resulted in many advantages. Levittown has no slums, and it has several swimming pools, community centers, and schools.
