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Summit

#3 in Best Places to Live in Union County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in New Jersey
  • 28 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Summit is a suburb of New York City with a population of 22,155. Summit is in Union County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Summit offers residents a 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 Summit...
    Population
    22,155

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $849,200
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,743
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      29%
    • Own
      71%
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    Summit Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      0
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      13.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      22.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      76.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      729.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      58.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      36%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      34%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      13%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      13%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      13%

    Working in Summit

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $132,443
    National
    $55,322
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    Summit Reviews

    28 reviews
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    Great schools in Summit. Summit has a very lovely and developed downtown area, perfect for going out with friends or catching an early dinner. Another big part of Summit is its sports. Lacrosse is a competitive sport in this town. Many kids go onto very good schools like Columbia and Stanford for lacrosse. Summit's hockey and track teams are also very good. Not only does Summit emphasize athletics, but also academics. Classes can be rigorous and demanding, but also meet the needs of those who need extra help.
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    Moved to Summit when our first of three children was born and he's now in the high school. We've enjoyed every minute through the terrific school system and getting to know people in town. I volunteer on some local committees and find that people truly care about what's best for the whole community. The politics is genteel, not really partisan, which is such a relief and there's a great sense of competence in how things are run. The town is expensive with regard to housing but that's par for the course when a place offers so much.
    Summit, New Jersey is filled with many great things: excellent education for the young ones, strong sport programs, plenty of greenery, and a nice downtown where you and your friends can dine at numerous restaurants, go shopping, or just spend the afternoon at an art shop. As a nearby resident, I have traveled through Summit nearly every day. I like that it is safe, clean, has easy access to transportation (has a train station and buses), and there isn't much traffic. New York City is also very accessible from Summit. It can be anywhere between a 30 minute to an hour commuting.