Bucks County, PA
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is located in the southeast part of the state. It is the fourth most highly populated county in Pennsylvania. Doylestown is the county seat. The county is part of what is known as the Delaware Valley, a group of towns and cities in the Philadelphia, Camden, and Wilmington Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Bucks County makes up some of the border of Philadelphia and New Jersey.
History of Bucks County
Bucks County, created by William Penn in 1682, is named after Buckinghamshire where he once lived in England. Penn had a country estate called Pennsbury Manor in Bucks County.
The county initially covered a larger area than it does today. Northampton County and Leigh County were later formed from parts of Bucks County. Covering approximately 622 square miles, Bucks County is adjacent to Lehigh, Northampton, Warren County (NJ), Philadelphia, and Montgomery counties.
Industry in Bucks County
Bucks County is a combination of the beautiful countryside combined with pockets of industry and growth. The area has seen growth in the biotechnology industry and biopharma. Top businesses that call Bucks County home include 21st Century Media, eGames, Inc., Lehigh Defense, Rita’s Italian Ice, and Windowizards.
Recreation in Bucks County
Popular destinations in Bucks County are New Hope, Peddler’s Village, Washington Crossing Historic Park, and the New Hope Railroad.
The area is home to many parks and recreation areas for residents to enjoy. These include six state-owned parks – Delaware Canal State Park, Tyler State Park, Ralph Stover State Park, Nockamixon State Park, and Neshaminy State Park.
Education in Bucks County
Bucks County is home to the following colleges and universities:
- Strayer University
- Delaware Valley University
- Bucks County Community College
- Cairn University
- Holy Family University
- Lasalle University
Public school districts in Bucks County include:
- Bensalem Township School District
- Bristol Borough School District
- Bristol Township School District
- Centennial School District
- Central Bucks School District
- Council Rock School District
- Morrisville Borough School District
- Neshaminy School District
- New Hope-Solebury School District
- Palisades School District
- Pennridge School District
- Pennsbury School District
- Quakertown Community School District
- Souderton Area School District (also in Montgomery County)
Bucks County Today
The population of Bucks County is just over 628,000, with a median age of 44 years old. The household income averages nearly $89,000.
Hardwood Flooring in Bucks County
Bucks County is a historic area with beautiful old homes and well-established neighborhoods mixed with industry and newer construction. From older homes to new construction, residents understand and appreciate the craftsmanship and durability that hardwood floors bring to a home. High-end finishes like hardwood floors almost always increase home values. Trust Hudson Hardwood’s experience and knowledge to restore and refinish old hardwood floors or install new, modern hardwood floors in Bucks County homes.
Hudson Hardwood
We take great pride in being reliable and finishing on time and within budget. Hudson Hardwood’s services include hardwood floor refinishing, installing, cleaning, recoating, and restoring. We utilize a dustless sanding technique that significantly reduces the mess caused by traditional sanding methods. Without too many disruptions to your daily schedule, we can refinish and restore your hardwood floors.
Our Projects
Please look through our past projects and see the exceptional upgrades and improvements we have achieved for our customers. We’d be happy to do the same for your hardwood floors!
Hudson Hardwood Free Quotes
If you are a resident of Bucks County who is thinking of refinishing hardwood floors or installing new hardwood floors, please contact Hudson Hardwood today. It would be our pleasure to provide you with a Free Quote.