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Summit, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Union County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
22,512
Population
3,758/sq mi density
$199,107
Median Income
$110,417 per capita
$969,900
Home Value
$1,330,428 Zillow
$2,308
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
14
Violent Crime/100K
619 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$199,107 median income, 3.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$969,900 home value, $2,308/mo rent
F
Safety
1.2 / 5.0
14 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
72.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Summit experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. The area receives 24.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 374 ft (114 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,758/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7156°N, 74.3647°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Union County County |
| Nearest Airport | Newark Liberty International (EWR) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 26.6 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.74 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.42 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | — | 107 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 44 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8 in |
Summit has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.1").