Median Income
$120,781
61% higher than US avg
Home Value
$444,100
58% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
8.3%
75% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
18.3%
43% lower than US avg
Unemployment
7.9%
119% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
How Summit Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population212
Median Age26.3 yrs
Density663/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Economy
A
Median Income$120,781
Per Capita$29,270
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,267M
Commute24 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$444,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity18.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.2%
Heart Disease3.3%
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain131.9 in/yr
Elevation736 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.14
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 68%
Commute24 min
Broadband42.0%
Libraries5
Is Summit a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Summit receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Summit offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Summit is $120,781, which is significantly higher than the national average — 61% above $75,149. This places Summit among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 7.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Summit is $444,100, making it a premium housing market at 58% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Climate & Weather
Summit experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 131.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Summit has a population of 212 with a density of 663 people per square mile. The median age is 26.3 years, 32% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.3%).
Population
26.3yrs
Median Age
32% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.1% |
| 21% above US avg |
| Spanish | 4.9% |
| 63% below US avg |
The median household income in Summit is $120,781, which is 61% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $120,781 |
| 61% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $29,270 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,292 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $89,865 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.9% |
| 119% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 3,121 |
| County GDP | $6,267M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 245 |
| Healthcare | 307 |
| Retail | 261 |
| Manufacturing | 97 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,646 |
| 90% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.50% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.4 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
The median home value in Summit is $444,100, 58% above the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $444,100 |
| 58% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
| $/Sq Ft | $306 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.9% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,051 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,143 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,425 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,963 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,318 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,646 |
| 90% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 1.50% |
In Summit, 18.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 20.2% report depression. 9.1% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Summit vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 18.3% |
| 43% below US avg |
| Diabetes | 4.7% |
| Heart Disease | 3.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 17.4% |
| Asthma | 8.3% |
| COPD | 3.0% |
| Stroke | 1.6% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 9.1% |
| Depression | 20.2% |
| Mental Distress | 12.9% |
| Physical Distress | 7.4% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 97.7% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 53.5% |
| Premature Death | 4,158/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 307 |
Crime Rates: Summit vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
Safety Score
Summit has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation is 131.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 46.2°F |
| 14% below US avg |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 131.9 inches |
| 247% above US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 736 ft (224 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 663/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6360°N, 123.5767°W |
| County FIPS | 41003 |