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Summit, IL Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Piper Stewart

What to expect moving to Summit?

Crime rate is something to consider -Summit sits at 481.9 per 100K. Poverty rate is 10.7%, which is around average. With a population of 10,896, Summit is a small town. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Is this normal for Summit? The city...

1 replies 11 upvotes moving
Madelyn Harris

Summit job market vs Portland

Anyone else feel this way? I grew up here but left for a while. It's a a small town city with about 10,896 people. The median home value here is around $224,800, which is actually reasonable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Worth the trade-offs? TIA!

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Owen Taylor

Moving to Summit -what should I know?

Hi all, We're a young couple and With a population of 10,896, Summit is a small town. The median home value here is around $224,800, which is actually reasonable. Median household income is $60,417, which feels about average for the area. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I...

2 replies 1 upvotes moving
Madelyn Harris

Best restaurants in Summit?

So, People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Am I wrong here?

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Emilia Hernandez

Studio apartments in Summit -options?

Curious what people think. We're a young couple and Rent is about $1,012/month for a decent place. With a population of 10,896, Summit is a small town. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Would love some local perspective. Appreci...

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Owen Taylor

Is Summit worth moving to in 2026?

Random thought, It's a a small town city with about 10,896 people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Piper Stewart

Relocating to Summit, IL -pros and cons?

Curious what people think. I grew up here but left for a while. You can expect to pay around $1,012 for rent here. It's a a small town city with about 10,896 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Summit sits at 481.9 per 100K. Household incomes average around $60,417 in Summit. With a populat...

1 replies 4 upvotes moving
Ava N.

Most overrated things about Summit

Hey, I grew up here but left for a while. It's a a small town city with about 10,896 people. The median home value here is around $224,800, which is actually reasonable. Median household income is $60,417, which feels about average for the area. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night ...

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Emilia Hernandez

Unpopular opinion about Summit

We have two kids and Rent is about $1,012/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Summit sits at 481.9 per 100K. Median household income is $60,417, which feels about average for the area. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly...

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Emilia Hernandez

Working remotely from Summit

Hey folks, I relocated for work and Poverty rate is 10.7%, which is around average. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, but the communi...

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