Summerfield, NC

North Carolina · Metropolitan Area

Summerfield is a small city in North Carolina with a population of 11,031. Residents earn $151,131 per year, which is 101% above the national average.

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
11,031 Population 418/sq mi density
$151,131 Median Income $67,127 per capita
$490,100 Home Value $506,862 Zillow
$1,148 Median Rent
60°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$151,131 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$490,100 home value, $1,148/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $151,131
101% higher than US avg
Home Value $490,100
74% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 59.4%
76% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,148
1% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.2%
3% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.0%
44% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.5%
48% lower than US avg

How Summerfield Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population11,031
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density418/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 79%

Economy

A+
Median Income$151,131
Per Capita$67,127
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$46,945M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$490,100
Rent$1,148
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$506,862

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity31.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.4%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain44.0 in/yr
Elevation846 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+59.4%
High School+97.0%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute26 min
Libraries11

Is Summerfield a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Summerfield receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Summerfield stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Summerfield is $151,131, which is significantly higher than the national average — 101% above $75,149. This places Summerfield among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Summerfield is $490,100, making it a premium housing market at 74% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,148 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Summerfield is a highly educated community — 59.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Summerfield enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches, including 7.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Summerfield has a population of 11,031 with a density of 418 people per square mile. The median age is 44.4 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (78.9%), with 5.5% Black.

Population

11,031
Total Population
418
People / sq mi
44.4yrs
Median Age
14% above US avg
26.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.4%
Female 53.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Summerfield vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.5%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.5%
51% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Summerfield vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Summerfield is $151,131, which is 101% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Summerfield vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$151,131
101% above US avg
Per Capita Income$67,127
Avg Weekly Wage$1,184
IRS Avg AGI$80,192

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.5%
48% below US avg
Establishments (County)17,452
County GDP$46,945M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,318
Healthcare1,448
Retail1,879
Manufacturing544

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,308
52% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.08%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.4 min
Work from Home24.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Summerfield is $490,100, 74% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,148 (1% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $506,862.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$490,100
74% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$506,862
Median List Price$725,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$725,000
$/Sq Ft$196
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio97.5%
Price Drops22.2%
Inventory36

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,148
1% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,308
52% above US avg
Effective Rate1.08%
In Summerfield, 31.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.4% report depression. 15.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Summerfield vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.2%
3% below US avg
Diabetes7.4%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure27.9%
Asthma9.9%
COPD4.2%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.1%
Physical Inactivity15.3%
Depression25.4%
Mental Distress14.8%
Physical Distress9.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.1%
Checkup Rate78.2%
Premature Death9,267/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access89.5%
Healthcare Facilities1,448

Crime Rates: Summerfield vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)62

Safety Score

Summerfield has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.6°F
10% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.0 inches
16% above US avg
Snowfall7.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation846 ft (258 m)
Area26.4 sq mi (68.4 km²)
Population Density418/sq mi
Coordinates36.1969°N, 79.8972°W
County FIPS37081
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 59.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 21.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.4%
D 60.2%

Winner: Democrat by 21.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+59.4%
76% above US avg
High School+97.0%
School Test Score5.46
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density418/sq mi
Total Area26.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities1,448
Restaurants1,318
Retail Stores1,879

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)62

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.4 min
Work from Home24.9%

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