At a Glance
Median Income
$33,983
$16,583 per capita
Home Value
$101,700
Zillow: $152,012
Median Rent
$936/mo
44.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.6%
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
28.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.0%
18.5% 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?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Summit residents earn a median household income of $33,983 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,583. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,033 business establishments, including 96 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Summit is $101,700 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,012. Median rent is $936/month, with 44.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
20.6% of adults in Summit hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Summit has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,684
Median Age28.1 yrs
Density1,162/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
D
Median Income$33,983
Per Capita$16,583
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty28.4%
County GDP$1,554M
Avg Weekly Wage$814
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,700
Rent$936
Ownership53.9%
Zillow$152,012
Housing Units908
Rent Burden44.5%
Health
Obesity48.0%
Diabetes16.9%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death15,463/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain60.6 in/yr
Elevation442 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.6%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+13.2%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute19 min
Broadband79.1%
Internet Speed152 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Summit was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.544 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.