At a Glance
Median Income
$60,417
$30,446 per capita
Home Value
$224,800
Zillow: $262,021
Median Rent
$1,012/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
482/100K
1,562/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
68.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
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+
2.8 / 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 $60,417 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,446. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 137,804 business establishments, including 12,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Summit is $224,800 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $262,021. Median rent is $1,012/month, with 31.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Summit reports 482 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,562/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.1% of adults in Summit hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
68.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Summit has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population10,896
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density5,140/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,417
Per Capita$30,446
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$224,800
Rent$1,012
Ownership61.6%
Zillow$262,021
Housing Units3,861
Rent Burden31.9%
Crime
F
Violent482/100K
Property1,562/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault205/100K
Burglary205/100K
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation597 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+68.0%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute31 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries188
Did You Know?
Summit was founded in 1890.
The median home in Summit was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 12,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 365 fatal vehicle crashes.
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