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Summit
  • Suburb in New Jersey

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B+
  3. Housing
    grade B minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade B+
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

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Summit is a suburb of New York City with a population of 22,555. Summit is in Union County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Summit offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Summit there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Summit and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Summit are highly rated.

About

About Summit...
Population
22,555

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$907,900
National
$281,900
Median Rent
$2,222
National
$1,268
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    29%
  • Own
    71%
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Summit Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    13.4
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    13.4
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    4.5
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    93.7
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    682.6
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    116
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    12%
  • 10-17 years
    14%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    7%
  • 35-44 years
    15%
  • 45-54 years
    17%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    13%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    38%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    33%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11%
    national  28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    12%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5%
    national  11%

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