Vale Summit, MD

Maryland

Vale Summit is a small town in Maryland with a population of 79.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
79 Population 80/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $62,344 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.4%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 31.7%
155% higher than US avg

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

People

Population79
Median Age63.0 yrs
Density80/mi²
Male / Female34% / 66%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans79.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$62,344
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty31.7%
County GDP$3,542M
Commute45 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.3%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain45.2 in/yr
Elevation2,237 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.85

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute45 min
Broadband59.0%
Libraries6

Is Vale Summit a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Vale Summit receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, long commute times. Vale Summit stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 31.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 45 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Vale Summit experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches, including 72.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Vale Summit has a population of 79 with a density of 80 people per square mile. The median age is 63.0 years, 62% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

79
Total Population
80
People / sq mi
63.0yrs
Median Age
62% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 34.2%
Female 65.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Vale Summit vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Vale Summit vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Vale Summit is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 31.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 45 minutes.

Income: Vale Summit vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$62,344
Avg Weekly Wage$996
IRS Avg AGI$57,857

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate31.7%
155% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,577
County GDP$3,542M

Business (County)

Restaurants167
Healthcare256
Retail244
Manufacturing47

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,083
12% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time44.9 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,312
1 Bedroom$1,400
2 Bedrooms$1,648
3 Bedrooms$2,123
4 Bedrooms$2,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,083
12% below US avg
In Vale Summit, 34.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.3% report depression. 26.0% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.4%
7% above US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure32.0%
Asthma11.2%
COPD6.9%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.0%
Physical Inactivity26.0%
Depression27.3%
Mental Distress19.3%
Physical Distress13.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate77.3%
Premature Death11,358/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.7/10
Exercise Access66.3%
Healthcare Facilities256

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Safety Score

Vale Summit has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.2 inches
19% above US avg
Snowfall72.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,237 ft (682 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates39.6152°N, 78.9084°W
County FIPS24001
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 40.3-point margin. 59.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.2%
D 28.9%

Winner: Republican by 40.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.85
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density80/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access59.0%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities256
Restaurants167
Retail Stores244

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute44.9 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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