At a Glance
Median Income
$107,977
$48,685 per capita
Home Value
$480,000
Zillow: $578,360
Median Rent
$1,460/mo
20.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,108/100K
7,005/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
240 sunny days/yr
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
3.1 / 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 $107,977 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,685. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,820 business establishments, including 1,771 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Summit is $480,000 , 70% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $578,360. Median rent is $1,460/month, with 20.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Summit reports 1,108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 192% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,005/100K.
Education
21.1% of adults in Summit hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Summit has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population8,885
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density1,746/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$107,977
Per Capita$48,685
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354
Housing
A
Home Value$480,000
Rent$1,460
Ownership78.9%
Zillow$578,360
Housing Units3,525
Rent Burden20.2%
Crime
F
Violent1,108/100K
Property7,005/100K
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days240/yr
Rain45.1 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation461 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries29
Did You Know?
The median home in Summit was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 1,771 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 86 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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