Summit, AZ

Summit, AZ

At a Glance

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)

Is Summit a Good Place to Live?

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 15.3% (325% 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.

Safety & Crime

Summit reports 33 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,444/100K.

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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

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