Median Income
$54,400
28% lower than US avg
Home Value
$120,000
57% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
2.1%
94% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$604
48% lower than US avg
Unemployment
23.3%
547% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
24.8%
100% higher than US avg
How Summerford Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population805
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density130/mi²
Male / Female49% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
D
Median Income$54,400
Per Capita$35,500
Unemployment23.3%
Poverty24.8%
Commute22 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,000
Rent$604
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units380
Rent Burden7.8%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation20 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.1%
High School+24.1%
Graduate+2.1%
Is Summerford a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Summerford receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Summerford has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Summerford is $54,400, 28% below the national average of $75,149. At 23.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 24.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Summerford is $120,000, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $604 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
2.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.1% have completed high school.
Summerford has a population of 805 with a density of 130 people per square mile. The median age is 53.6 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
805
Total Population
2021 Census
53.6yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Summerford vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.4% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
Social Characteristics
Summerford vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Summerford is $54,400, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 23.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Income: Summerford vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $54,400 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $35,500 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 23.3% |
| 547% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 24.8% |
| 100% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 21.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
The median home value in Summerford is $120,000, 57% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $604 (48% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $120,000 |
| 57% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $604 |
| 48% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 7.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 82.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 17.1% |
| Housing Units | 380 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Summerford vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Summerford vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 130/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.4832°N, 54.7814°W |
| Timezone | America/St_Johns |