South Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Summit is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 596. Residents earn $76,250 per year, which is 1% above the national average.
Based on current data, Summit receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Summit offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Summit is $76,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Summit is $200,400, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,011 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Summit enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.0% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.0% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $76,250 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,876 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,077 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,428 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 8,854 |
| County GDP | $19,752M |
| Restaurants | 628 |
| Healthcare | 754 |
| Retail | 1,199 |
| Manufacturing | 194 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,132 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.56% |
| Commute Time | 30.7 min |
| Work from Home | 1.7% |
| Census Median | $200,400 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $197,190 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,011 |
| 13% below US avg |
| Studio | $928 |
| 1 Bedroom | $982 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,155 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,450 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,699 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,132 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.56% |
| Obesity | 37.8% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.8% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.6% |
| Depression | 28.0% |
| Mental Distress | 19.8% |
| Physical Distress | 14.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,865/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 754 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 41 |
| Annual Average | 64.8°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.0 inches |
| 37% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 400/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9246°N, 81.4226°W |
| County FIPS | 45063 |
Winner: Republican by 33.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.6% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.9% |
| School Test Score | 4.51 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 400/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 754 |
| Restaurants | 628 |
| Retail Stores | 1,199 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 41 |
| Avg Commute | 30.7 min |
| Work from Home | 1.7% |