At a Glance
Median Income
$43,484
$22,383 per capita
Home Value
$151,000
Zillow: $321,688
Median Rent
$603/mo
29.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.0%
59.2% high school+
Unemployment
25.7%
23.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
15.1% smoking rate
How Summit Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Summit's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Summit a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Summit residents earn a median household income of $43,484 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,383. The unemployment rate stands at 25.7% (614% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,240 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Summit is $151,000 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,688. Median rent is $603/month, with 29.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Education
5.0% of adults in Summit hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
59.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Summit has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population4,410
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density1,205/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born32.9%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
D
Median Income$43,484
Per Capita$22,383
Unemployment25.7%
Poverty23.2%
County GDP$2,844M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,147
Housing
A+
Home Value$151,000
Rent$603
Ownership68.1%
Zillow$321,688
Housing Units1,606
Rent Burden29.9%
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death6,447/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain10.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation2,614 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.0%
High School+59.2%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
Commute29 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations183
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Summit was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Tucson International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
32.9% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.