At a Glance
Median Income
$76,250
$36,876 per capita
Home Value
$200,400
Zillow: $229,292
Median Rent
$1,011/mo
14.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
17.1% 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+
3.9 / 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 $76,250 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,876. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,854 business establishments, including 628 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Summit is $200,400 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,292. Median rent is $1,011/month, with 14.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Education
13.6% of adults in Summit hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Summit has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population596
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density400/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$76,250
Per Capita$36,876
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$19,752M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,400
Rent$1,011
Ownership86.5%
Zillow$229,292
Housing Units216
Rent Burden14.5%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,865/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
Elevation607 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute31 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Summit was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Aiken Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 628 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 41 fatal vehicle crashes.