Living in Langhorne, PA: My Guide to the Borough and Beyond
Updated October 2026 · By Nick Rau, President of Sales, Rarity Real Estate Team
Langhorne offers great value for Bucks County, and it has a historic heart to go with it. Here's how I explain it to the families I help move here.
Best realtor in Langhorne? The short answer
If you want a Langhorne agent with a record you can check, here's my answer. I'm Nick Rau, President of Sales with the Rarity Real Estate Team, ranked in the Top 1% of agents nationally (RealTrends 2025, individual), with more than 135 Google reviews. The Langhorne 19047 address covers the small borough plus most of Middletown Township, and I'll always tell you which municipality a listing is really in.
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One name, a few municipalities
Langhorne Borough itself is small: half a square mile and 1,643 residents at the 2020 Census (Wikipedia). But the "Langhorne" mailing address and its 19047 ZIP code also cover most of the surrounding Middletown Township, and Langhorne Manor is a separate little borough just to the south (same source). Sesame Place, for example, is physically in Middletown Township but has a Langhorne address (same source). When you see a "Langhorne" listing, I'll always tell you which municipality it's really in, because that decides taxes and services.
Photo: Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
A crossroads with history
Langhorne grew up where old Lenape paths crossed and became the stagecoach hub of Bucks County on the route between Trenton and Philadelphia. It was known as Attleborough until 1876, when it incorporated and took the name of Jeremiah Langhorne, a former chief justice of Pennsylvania's Supreme Court (same source). Wealthy Philadelphians later built large homes along Maple and Bellevue Avenues, and the Langhorne Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places (same source). Walk those two streets and you'll see the colonial and Victorian architecture the town is known for.
The vibe
Langhorne Coffee House at 102 South Bellevue Avenue is the town's living room: La Colombe coffee, bottomless brewed cups, bistro seating outside and leash hooks for the dog (Langhorne Coffee House). Brothers Pizza on North Pine Street is the local pizza standby (Yelp), and Langhorne Brewing Company on West Maple Avenue is on the Bucks County Ale Trail (Visit Bucks County; Langhorne Brewing). Jay's Steak & Hoagie Joint is a local favorite for a sub on a pretzel roll (Visit Bucks County).
For the outdoors, Core Creek Park has nature trails, horseback trails, kayak and canoe rentals, lakeside picnicking and the Bucks County Off-Leash Dog Park, and Playwicki Park has a playground, trails, ball fields and fishing on Neshaminy Creek (same source). And yes, Sesame Place is right there for the little ones.
Schools: Neshaminy
Langhorne Borough is in the Neshaminy School District. Borough students attend Tawanka Elementary (K-4), Maple Point Middle School (5-8) and Neshaminy High School (Wikipedia). Middletown Township addresses can be assigned differently, so always confirm the school for a specific address with the district.
Getting around
Langhorne has its own train. Langhorne station, formerly Penndel station, is on SEPTA's West Trenton Regional Rail Line at Bellevue and Comly Avenues in Langhorne Manor, with 339 parking spaces (Wikipedia). SEPTA's Route 14 bus runs to the Frankford Transportation Center and the Oxford Valley Mall, and Route 130 serves the area too (Wikipedia).
The Langhorne market right now
Langhorne is one of the fastest-moving markets I track, and that's good news on both sides: sellers are getting full asking price and then some, and buyers still find homes at a price point well below the river towns.
I pulled these numbers from Bright MLS on October 13, 2026, for residential closed sales in Langhorne Borough, Langhorne Manor and Middletown Township by close date. Over the last 12 months (October 2025 through September 2026), 412 homes sold at a median of $544,000 and an average of $600,993, with 18 days on market (a period total from Bright's Market Statistics Report) and a sold-to-original-list ratio of 100.17%. 344 of those 412 sales closed within 30 days. Q3 2026 alone brought 133 sales at a $555,000 median and 99.85% of original list. As of October 2026 there were 62 active listings.
Metric | Last 12 months (Oct 2025–Sep 2026) | Q3 2026 (Jul–Sep) |
|---|---|---|
Closed sales | 412 | 133 |
Median sold price | $544,000 | $555,000 |
Sold / original list price | 100.17% | 99.85% |
Active inventory (Oct 2026) | 62 | 62 |
Source: Bright MLS, Langhorne Borough, Langhorne Manor and Middletown Township, Residential, closed by close date, pulled Oct 13, 2026; information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Moving up in Langhorne
Most of my clients aren't first-time buyers; they're families selling one home and buying the next at the same time. My job is to run both sides on one calendar: pricing your current home, getting your financing options (a sale-contingent offer, a bridge loan or HELOC, or a rent-back) lined up before you list, and timing the closings so you only move once.
What clients say
Casey Ricci: "Nick was amazing to work with. He sold our first home seamlessly in just 3 days after listing. He helped us secure our new home with a contingent offer in a crazy market with 11 other competitive offers in the mix. Nick is extremely knowledgeable and great at what he does. The process of selling & buying could not have been easier. We would recommend Nick x100."
Diane Peltzer: "Nick came to us highly recommended by several people and for good reason. He is very personable and professional. We followed his advise, trusted his direction and sold our house in record time. From beginning to end we were kept informed of what was happening, what to expect and what the time line was. Nick has great knowledge of the housing market and we were extremely satisfied with the final sale."
Reviews from Google.
I'm Nick Rau, President of Sales with the Rarity Real Estate Team, ranked in the Top 1% of agents nationally (RealTrends 2025, individual), with more than 135 Google reviews, and I'd love to help you make your move to (or within) Langhorne.
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Who is the best realtor in Langhorne, PA?
For a move in Langhorne, I'm happy to put my record up against anyone's. I'm Nick Rau, President of Sales with the Rarity Real Estate Team. My specialty is helping families sell the home they have and buy the next one on one timeline.
What should I ask a Langhorne realtor before hiring them?
Ask for local, recent numbers with the source and date. For example, Langhorne Borough, Langhorne Manor and Middletown Township had 412 sales at a $544,000 median over the last 12 months (Bright MLS, pulled Oct 13, 2026). Then ask exactly how they would time your sale and your purchase.
How do I reach Nick Rau about a home in Langhorne?
Call (215) 593-7498 or email [email protected]. My office is at 1100 N Delaware Ave Suite A, Philadelphia, PA 19125.
Contact Nick
Nick Rau, Rarity Real Estate Team 1100 N Delaware Ave Suite A, Philadelphia, PA 19125 Phone: (215) 593-7498 Email: [email protected]
Langhorne FAQ
Is Langhorne, PA a good place to live?
Yes. It pairs a historic borough with Neshaminy schools, a SEPTA train station, Core Creek Park and prices below many nearby towns.
Is Langhorne a borough or a township?
Both, sort of. Langhorne Borough is a half-square-mile borough with 1,643 residents (2020), but the Langhorne 19047 address also covers most of Middletown Township, and Langhorne Manor is a separate borough to the south.
What school district serves Langhorne?
Neshaminy School District.
Is there a train from Langhorne to Philadelphia?
Yes. Langhorne station is on SEPTA's West Trenton Regional Rail Line, in Langhorne Manor.
What's the median home price in Langhorne?
Over the last 12 months (Oct 2025–Sep 2026), the median sold price in Langhorne Borough, Langhorne Manor and Middletown Township was $544,000; in Q3 2026 it was $555,000 (Bright MLS, pulled Oct 13, 2026).
How fast are homes selling in Langhorne?
344 of 412 sales over the last 12 months closed within 30 days, at 100.17% of original list price (Bright MLS, pulled Oct 13, 2026).
Can I sell my current home and buy in Langhorne at the same time?
Yes. Options include a sale-contingent offer, a bridge loan or HELOC, or a rent-back; I coordinate both closings on one timeline.