Summit, WI

Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area

Summit is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 4,997. Residents earn $124,750 per year, which is 66% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
4,997 Population 242/sq mi density
$124,750 Median Income $64,080 per capita
$510,200 Home Value $715,256 Zillow
$1,734 Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
21 Violent Crime/100K 847 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$124,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$510,200 home value, $1,734/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
21 violent crimes/100K (94% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $124,750
66% higher than US avg
Home Value $510,200
81% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 21/100K
94% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 55.3%
64% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,734
49% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.5%
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.9%
36% lower than US avg

How Summit Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,997
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density242/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

A+
Median Income$124,750
Per Capita$64,080
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$42,030M
Commute27 min

Housing

A
Home Value$510,200
Rent$1,734
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$715,256

Crime

F
Violent21/100K
Property847/100K
Murder21.2/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary64/100K

Health

Obesity32.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.7%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain36.0 in/yr
Elevation884 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+55.3%
High School+99.1%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute27 min
Libraries16

Is Summit a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Summit receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Summit offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Summit is $124,750, which is significantly higher than the national average — 66% above $75,149. This places Summit among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Summit is $510,200, making it a premium housing market at 81% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,734 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Summit is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 21 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 847 per 100,000, 57% below the national average.

Education

Summit is a highly educated community — 55.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Summit experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches, including 36.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Summit has a population of 4,997 with a density of 242 people per square mile. The median age is 53.2 years, 37% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.8%).

Population

4,997
Total Population
242
People / sq mi
53.2yrs
Median Age
37% above US avg
20.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.6%
Female 46.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Summit vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.1%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.9%
49% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Summit vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Summit is $124,750, which is 66% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Summit vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$124,750
66% above US avg
Per Capita Income$64,080
Avg Weekly Wage$1,346
IRS Avg AGI$118,719

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.9%
36% below US avg
Establishments (County)14,577
County GDP$42,030M

Business (County)

Restaurants875
Healthcare1,644
Retail1,242
Manufacturing838

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,421
112% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.45%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.0 min
Work from Home10.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Summit is $510,200, 81% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,734 (49% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $715,256.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$510,200
81% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$715,256
Median List Price$724,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$724,900
$/Sq Ft$160
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio85.4%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory5

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,734
49% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedrooms$1,097
3 Bedrooms$1,405
4 Bedrooms$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,421
112% above US avg
Effective Rate1.45%
In Summit, 32.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.7% report depression. 17.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Summit vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.5%
1% above US avg
Diabetes7.6%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure27.3%
Asthma10.3%
COPD3.8%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking24.8%
Physical Inactivity17.5%
Depression21.7%
Mental Distress13.8%
Physical Distress9.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.0%
Checkup Rate76.5%
Premature Death5,179/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.3/10
Exercise Access97.4%
Healthcare Facilities1,644
Summit has a violent crime rate of 21 per 100,000 residents, 94% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 847 per 100,000 (57% below US avg). The murder rate is 21.2 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Summit vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent21.2/100K
94% below US avg
Murder21.2/100K
236% above US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property847.5/100K
57% below US avg
Burglary63.6/100K
Theft720.3/100K
Vehicle Theft63.6/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Summit has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.0 inches
5% below US avg
Snowfall36.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation884 ft (269 m)
Area20.7 sq mi (53.5 km²)
Population Density242/sq mi
Coordinates43.0462°N, 88.4774°W
County FIPS55133
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 55.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 19.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.2%
D 39.5%

Winner: Republican by 19.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+55.3%
64% above US avg
High School+99.1%
School Test Score5.81
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density242/sq mi
Total Area20.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities1,644
Restaurants875
Retail Stores1,242

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.0 min
Work from Home10.9%

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