At a Glance
Median Income
$124,750
$64,080 per capita
Home Value
$510,200
Zillow: $715,256
Median Rent
$1,734/mo
18.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
263/100K
647/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.3%
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
9.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 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+
3.8 / 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 $124,750 , which is 66% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,080. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,577 business establishments, including 875 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Summit is $510,200 , 81% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $715,256. Median rent is $1,734/month, with 18.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Summit reports 263 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 647/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
55.3% of adults in Summit hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% above the national average).
99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Summit has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population4,997
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density242/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$124,750
Per Capita$64,080
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$42,030M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,346
Housing
A
Home Value$510,200
Rent$1,734
Ownership90.8%
Zillow$715,256
Housing Units2,260
Rent Burden18.9%
Crime
F
Violent263/100K
Property647/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault142/100K
Burglary81/100K
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,179/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation884 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.3%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+19.9%
School Score7.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute27 min
Broadband97.9%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Summit was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 875 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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