Life in Summit research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Summit over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Summit:
The population in Summit is 10,896.
The median home value in Summit is $270,198.
The median income in Summit is $60,417.
The cost of living in Summit is 103 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Summit is $1,012.
The unemployment rate in Summit is 7.0%.
The poverty rate in Summit is 12.0%.
The average high in Summit is 59.1° and the average low is 42.0°.
Crime in Summit summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Summit. Key points include:
There were 209 total crimes in Summit in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Summit is 1,999.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Summit is 468.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Summit is 1,530.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Summit is -5.67% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Summit / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 209 | 1,999.0 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 49 | 468.7 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 19.1 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 14 | 133.9 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 23 | 220.0 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 160 | 1,530.4 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 27 | 258.2 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 103 | 985.2 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 30 | 286.9 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Summit summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Summit. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Summit is 103 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Summit is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Summit is $270,198.
The median income in Summit is $60,417.
| Living Expense | Summit | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 105 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 105 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 106 | 93 | 100 | |
| Housing | 100 | 95 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 108 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 87 | 91 | 100 | |
The average high in Summit is 59.1° and the average low is 42.0°.
There are 72.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.2 inches of precipitation each year with 34.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Summit |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 34.2 |
The current population in Summit is 10,896. The population has increased 0.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10,896 | -1.3% |
| 2022 | 11,036 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 11,098 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 11,171 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 11,260 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 11,340 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 11,398 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 11,409 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 11,447 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 11,367 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 11,274 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 11,166 | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 10,937 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 10,865 | - |
12.3% White with 1,345 White residents.
6.7% African American with 732 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 14 American Indian residents.
3.2% Asian with 346 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.4% Other with 148 Other residents.
0.4% Two Or More with 43 Two Or More residents.
75.9% Hispanic with 8,268 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Summit | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12.3% | 58.7% | 58.2% |
| African American | 6.7% | 13.6% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.2% | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 0.4% | 3.0% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 75.9% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
Summit is 50.1% female with 5,459 female residents.
Summit is 49.9% male with 5,437 male residents.
| Gender | Summit | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
18.0% of adults in Summit completed < 9th grade.
13.0% of adults in Summit completed 9-12th grade.
35.0% of adults in Summit completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Summit completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Summit completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in Summit completed bachelor's degree.
2.0% of adults in Summit completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Summit completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Summit completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Summit | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 18.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
6.1% of households in Summit earn Less than $10,000.
1.2% of households in Summit earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.5% of households in Summit earn $15,000 to $24,999.
13.2% of households in Summit earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.4% of households in Summit earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.8% of households in Summit earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.2% of households in Summit earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.7% of households in Summit earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.1% of households in Summit earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.0% of households in Summit earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Summit | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.1% | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.2% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.5% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.2% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.4% | 9.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.8% | 15.1% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.2% | 12.7% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.7% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.1% | 9.9% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.0% | 13.1% | 12.6% |