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Summit, SC
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Summit, SC
At a Glance
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)
Is Summit a Good Place to Live?
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 0.4% (89% 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 $197,190. 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.
Safety & Crime
Summit reports 957 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 152% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,017/100K.
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 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.