Summit, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 6/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Nationally Distinguished. Exceptional public schools with nationally recognized achievements, near-perfect test scores, and standout college placement. Families benefit from elite education close to home.

Residents

Population
22,512 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
72.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$199,107 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$969,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,201 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Union County
4
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New Jersey
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Union County
4
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New Jersey
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 7 30
Feb 3 8 33
Mar 4 4 40
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 4 0 55
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 4 4 34

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 58% of residents leaning left and 38% leaning right.

Liberal (59%) (38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 29%
Hillary Clinton 67%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, NJ State Senate District 21, NJ Assembly District 21, NJ
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Schools

Lawton C Johnson Summit Middle School
<1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Kent Place School
<1 miles, NE • 5 star
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Colleges

Union County College
4 miles, S • 1.9 star
Drew University
4 miles, N • 3.2 star
Lincoln Technical Institute-Union
5 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Overlook Medical Center
<1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Saint Barnabas Medical Center
5 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Newark Liberty International Airport
10 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Laguardia Airport
26 miles, E • 4.6 star
John F Kennedy International Airport
31 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Trenton Mercer Airport
38 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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