At a Glance
Median Income
$81,635
$48,091 per capita
Violent Crime
56/100K
1,090/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.5%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Summit Station Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Summit Station's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Summit Station a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Summit Station residents earn a median household income of $81,635 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,091. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,961 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Summit Station reports 56 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,090/100K.
Education
38.5% of adults in Summit Station hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Summit Station has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population148
Median Age63.4 yrs
Density116/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,635
Per Capita$48,091
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$179,904
Housing Units122
Rent Burden25.9%
Crime
F
Violent56/100K
Property1,090/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain53.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation741 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.5%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute24 min
Broadband69.0%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Summit Station was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
39.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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