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Summit County
  • County in Ohio

Report Card

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

editorial

Summit County is located in Ohio with a population of 540,567. Summit County is one of the best places to live in Ohio. In Summit County, most residents own their homes. In Summit County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Summit County and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Summit County are highly rated.

About

Population
540,567

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$159,800
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$882
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    33%
  • Own
    67%
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Summit County Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    190.6
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    10.3
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    60.6
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    96.5
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    647.1
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,004.8
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    193.5
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    13%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    18%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    12%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    29%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    29%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7%
    national  11%

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