Summit Hill, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Carbon County County
Summit Hill, PA
At a Glance
How Summit Hill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Summit Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Summit Hill a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Summit Hill residents earn a median household income of $66,685 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,028. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,305 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Summit Hill is $99,100 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,961. Median rent is $1,172/month, with 17.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Summit Hill reports 32 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 32/100K.
Education
8.3% of adults in Summit Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Summit Hill has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches.