At a Glance
Median Income
$67,870
$33,864 per capita
Home Value
$185,600
Zillow: $253,953
Median Rent
$1,041/mo
21.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
225/100K
4,494/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.7%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
20.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
297 sunny days/yr
How Summerside Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Summerside's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Summerside a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Summerside residents earn a median household income of $67,870 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,864. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,080 business establishments, including 354 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Summerside is $185,600 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,953. Median rent is $1,041/month, with 21.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Summerside reports 225 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,494/100K.
Education
33.7% of adults in Summerside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Summerside has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population5,001
Median Age30.8 yrs
Density2,428/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$67,870
Per Capita$33,864
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty20.3%
County GDP$10,607M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,111
Housing
A+
Home Value$185,600
Rent$1,041
Ownership68.7%
Zillow$253,953
Housing Units2,062
Rent Burden21.6%
Crime
F
Violent225/100K
Property4,494/100K
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,757/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation828 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.7%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute27 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed213 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Summerside was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 213 Mbps.
There are 354 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
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