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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 93.1% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.9% |
| 49% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $124,750 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $64,080 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,346 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $118,719 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 14,577 |
| County GDP | $42,030M |
| Restaurants | 875 |
| Healthcare | 1,644 |
| Retail | 1,242 |
| Manufacturing | 838 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,421 |
| 112% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.45% |
| Commute Time | 27.0 min |
| Work from Home | 10.9% |
| Census Median | $510,200 |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $715,256 |
| Median List Price | $724,900 |
| Median List Price | $724,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $160 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 85.4% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,734 |
| 49% above US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,421 |
| 112% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.45% |
| Obesity | 32.5% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.3% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.5% |
| Depression | 21.7% |
| Mental Distress | 13.8% |
| Physical Distress | 9.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.5% |
| Premature Death | 5,179/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,644 |
| Total Violent | 21.2/100K |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Murder | 21.2/100K |
| 236% above US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 847.5/100K |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 63.6/100K |
| Theft | 720.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 63.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.0 inches |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 36.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 884 ft (269 m) |
| Area | 20.7 sq mi (53.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 242/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0462°N, 88.4774°W |
| County FIPS | 55133 |
Winner: Republican by 19.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 55.3% |
| 64% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 242/sq mi |
| Total Area | 20.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,644 |
| Restaurants | 875 |
| Retail Stores | 1,242 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Avg Commute | 27.0 min |
| Work from Home | 10.9% |