Summit County Summary

Life in Summit County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Summit County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Summit County:

  • The population in Summit County is 30,857.

  • The median home value in Summit County is $972,413.

  • The median income in Summit County is $106,255.

  • The median rent in Summit County is $1,851.

  • The unemployment rate in Summit County is 3.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Summit County is 7.4%.

  • The average high in Summit County is 44.8° and there are 24.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Summit County

List Of Cities & Towns in Summit County

Breckenridge, CO Population 5,001

Silverthorne, CO Population 4,657

Frisco, CO Population 2,865

Blue River, CO Population 1,145

Keystone, CO Population 1,111

Dillon, CO Population 933

Copper Mountain, CO Population 321

Heeney, CO Population 93

Montezuma, CO Population 83

Map Of Summit County

Summit County, CO Weather

  • The average high in Summit County is 44.8°.

  • There are 53.59 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 24.9 inches of rain each year with 43.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:33 hours of sun each day in Summit County.

StatSummit County
Mean High44.8
Nice Days53.59
Rainfall24.9
Snowfall43.6
Sunny Hours5:33
44.8°
Average High
24.9
Inches of Rain

Summit County Photos

Breckenridge Main Street
Source: Wikipedia User Av9 | CC BY-SA 3.0
Peak Of The Matterhornc Seen From Zermattc Switzerland
Source: Public Domain
View Of Town From The Top Of Peak
Source: Wikipedia User DReifGalaxyM31 at English | CC BY-SA 3.0
Breckenridgecco Panorama
Source: Public Domain
Frisco Co School
Source: Public Domain
Lakeside Dillon
Source: Wikipedia User No machine-readable autho | CC BY-SA 2.5

Summit County Demographics

Population over time in Summit County

The current population in Summit County is 30,857. The population has increased 1.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 31,042 1.0%
2022 30,735 0.3%
2021 30,649 -

Gender in Summit County

  • Summit County is 45.2% female with 13,961 female residents.

  • Summit County is 54.8% male with 16,896 male residents.

Female
45.2% (13,961)
Male
54.8% (16,896)
Gender Summit County CO USA
Female 45.2% 49.4% 50.5%
Male 54.8% 50.6% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Summit County

Summit County is:

  • 74.9% White with 23,120 White residents.

  • 0.4% African American with 115 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 92 American Indian residents.

  • 1.5% Asian with 461 Asian residents.

  • 0.5% Hawaiian with 158 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 45 Other residents.

  • 5.3% Two Or More with 1,648 Two Or More residents.

  • 16.9% Hispanic with 5,218 Hispanic residents.

White
74.9% (23,120)
African American
0.4% (115)
American Indian
0.3% (92)
Asian
1.5% (461)
Hawaiian
0.5% (158)
Other
0.1% (45)
Two Or More
5.3% (1,648)
Hispanic
16.9% (5,218)

Table: Summit County By Race

Race Summit County CO USA
White 74.9% 65.7% 58.2%
African American 0.4% 3.8% 12.0%
American Indian 0.3% 0.4% 0.5%
Asian 1.5% 3.2% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.5% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 5.3% 4.2% 3.9%
Hispanic 16.9% 22.2% 19.0%

Household Income For Summit County, Colorado

  • 1.4% of households in Summit County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 1.2% of households in Summit County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 3.5% of households in Summit County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.0% of households in Summit County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 7.8% of households in Summit County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.8% of households in Summit County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.7% of households in Summit County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 20.7% of households in Summit County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 14.0% of households in Summit County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 18.0% of households in Summit County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
1.4% (419)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.2% (362)
$15,000 to $24,999
3.5% (1,084)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.0% (1,541)
$35,000 to $49,999
7.8% (2,416)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.8% (5,488)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.7% (3,293)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.7% (6,375)
$150,000 to $199,999
14.0% (4,308)
$200,000 or more
18.0% (5,565)
Income Summit County CO USA
Less than $10,000 1.4% 3.9% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.2% 2.6% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 3.5% 5.0% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.0% 5.3% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 7.8% 8.9% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.8% 15.0% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.7% 13.0% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.7% 19.3% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 14.0% 11.3% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 18.0% 15.8% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Summit County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Summit County completed < 9th grade.

  • 3.0% of adults in Summit County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 17.0% of adults in Summit County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Summit County completed some college.

  • 5.0% of adults in Summit County completed associate's degree.

  • 33.0% of adults in Summit County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Summit County completed master's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Summit County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Summit County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (617)
9-12th Grade
3% (925)
High School / GED
17% (5,245)
Some College
20% (6,171)
Associate's Degree
5% (1,542)
Bachelor's Degree
33% (10,182)
Master's Degree
13% (4,011)
Professional Degree
5% (1,542)
Doctorate Degree
2% (617)
Education Summit County CO USA
< 9th Grade 2% 1% 5%
9-12th Grade 3% 4% 6%
High School / GED 17% 20% 26%
Some College 20% 20% 19%
Associate's Degree 5% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 33% 28% 21%
Master's Degree 13% 13% 10%
Professional Degree 5% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 2% 2%

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