Villages with their own names
Blooming Glen, Line Lexington, Deep Run and the rest give the township texture no subdivision can imitate.
The Township of Villages
Living in Hilltown Township, Bucks County
One of the county’s larger townships and a collection of named hamlets — Blooming Glen, Line Lexington, Deep Run — rather than a single town.
Hilltown Township does not have a downtown, and that is the single most useful thing to understand about it. What it has instead is a long list of villages — Blooming Glen, Line Lexington, Deep Run, Fairhill, New Galena, Pennville, Unionville — scattered across farmland between the Route 309 and Route 113 corridors. People here name their village, not the township.
It is a large, populous township that still reads agricultural through much of its middle, bordered by Perkasie and Sellersville to the northwest, Telford and Souderton to the west, and New Britain and Plumstead to the east. That position makes it one of the more genuinely rural addresses in Bucks County that still puts Doylestown, Lansdale, and the Turnpike within a short drive.
Why People Love It
Why Hilltown Township is a great place to live
Working farmland
Much of the township is still agricultural, with the views and back roads that come with it.
Two-corridor access
Route 309 and Route 113 put Doylestown, Lansdale, and Quakertown all within easy reach.
Pennridge community
Most of the township shares the Pennridge schools and civic life of the Upper Bucks boroughs.
Schools
Schools in Hilltown Township
Pennridge School District (Line Lexington area: North Penn)
Most of Hilltown Township is served by the Pennridge School District, which also covers Perkasie, Sellersville, Silverdale, Dublin, Bedminster, and the Rockhills. A portion of the township around Line Lexington is instead served by the North Penn School District in Montgomery County — a genuine split that buyers must verify address by address.
- Most of Hilltown feeds Pennridge High School in Perkasie.
- The Line Lexington area falls in North Penn School District, not Pennridge.
- Because the township is split, confirm the district for a specific address before making an offer.
Emergency Services
Who answers the call in Hilltown Township
Police
Hilltown Township Police Department, the township’s own force. Coverage arrangements are set by the municipality and can change — confirm for the exact address before you buy.
Fire & EMS
Like nearly all of Bucks County, fire protection here is delivered by volunteer fire companies, with EMS by local squads and hospital-based units — all dispatched through the county 911 center in Ivyland.
Nearest emergency room
Grand View Hospital (Level II trauma) and Penn Medicine Doylestown Health are both within reach.
Graham's Local Picks
Where I'd send you first in Hilltown Township
Hand-picked from the Hilltown Township businesses I actually know — not a directory dump, just the short list I give clients.
Village
Blooming Glen
The village that best captures the township’s farm-country character.
Parks & Nature
Peace Valley Park
Lake Galena, birding, and trails a short drive southeast.
Village & Dining
Perkasie Main Street
The nearest full main street, minutes away.
Community & Events
Community life in Hilltown Township
Hilltown’s community life is village-based and church-and-fire-company anchored, with a strong agricultural thread that runs through township politics and the local calendar. Because the township is large and split between two school districts, residents often identify more with their village and their school community than with Hilltown as a whole.
Pennridge district calendar
School events knit most of the township to the Pennridge boroughs.
Village and fire company traditions
Each hamlet keeps its own gatherings and volunteer company.
Farm seasons
Planting, haying, and harvest still set the rhythm across much of the township.
Living Here
What to expect when you move to Hilltown Township
The people & the pace
Expect country roads between villages, farmland views, and commercial life concentrated on the Route 309 and 113 corridors. Hilltown suits buyers who want acreage or a village address with genuine rural surroundings, and who do not need a walkable downtown at home.
The homes
The stock is broad — historic village houses, stone and frame farmhouses, properties on real acreage, and newer development clustered near the corridors. Well and on-lot septic systems are common away from the villages, so testing should be standard diligence. The township’s size means two Hilltown addresses can offer very different settings and very different school assignments.
Getting around
Route 309 and Route 113 carry most traffic — Doylestown in roughly 15–20 minutes, Quakertown in about 15, and Lansdale close by for the SEPTA Lansdale/Doylestown Line. The Pennsylvania Turnpike’s Northeast Extension at Quakertown serves Lehigh Valley commuters; Philadelphia is generally an hour or more.
Questions People Ask
Hilltown Township, PA — frequently asked questions
What school district is Hilltown Township in?
Most of Hilltown Township is in the Pennridge School District, but the Line Lexington area is served by the North Penn School District in Montgomery County. The township is genuinely split, so verify the district for a specific address before making an offer.
Is Hilltown Township, PA a good place to live?
Yes — Hilltown offers farmland, historic villages, and acreage with Pennridge schools across most of the township and quick access to Doylestown, Quakertown, and Lansdale via Routes 309 and 113.
Does Hilltown Township have a downtown?
No. Hilltown is a collection of villages — Blooming Glen, Line Lexington, Deep Run, Fairhill and others — rather than a single center. Perkasie, Sellersville, and Doylestown provide the nearest main streets.
Do Hilltown Township homes have wells and septic systems?
Many away from the villages and corridors do. Well and on-lot septic testing should be treated as standard diligence for rural Hilltown properties.
How far is Hilltown Township from Doylestown?
Roughly 15–20 minutes depending on which part of the township you start from, via Route 313 or Route 113.
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