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Crime in Summit summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Summit. Key points include:
There were 179 total crimes in Summit in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Summit is 787.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Summit is 57.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Summit is 730.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Summit is -62.84% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Summit Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Summit / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 179 | 787.5 | 1,645.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 13 | 57.2 | 217.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 49.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 26.4 | 148.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 166 | 730.3 | 1,427.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 18 | 79.2 | 145.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 137 | 602.7 | 1,119.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 11 | 48.4 | 162.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
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 New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in Summit is 190 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Summit is 1.9x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Summit is $1,372,010.
The median income in Summit is $190,304.
Summit's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Summit Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Summit | New Jersey | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 190 | 125 | 100 |
| Services | 109 | 107 | 100 |
| Groceries | 109 | 113 | 100 |
| Health | 373 | 155 | 100 |
| Housing | 111 | 116 | 100 |
| Transportation | 111 | 112 | 100 |
| Utilities | 110 | 113 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Summit, NJ Weather
The average high in Summit is 62.4° and the average low is 41.8°.
There are 79.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 49.5 inches of precipitation each year with 24.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Summit |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 62.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 79.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 49.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 24.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Summit Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Summit
The current population in Summit is 22,705. The population has increased 7.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22,705 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 22,512 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 22,555 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 22,598 | 3.1% |
| 2020 | 21,913 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 21,913 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 21,921 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 22,155 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 21,895 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 21,869 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 21,826 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 21,657 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 21,468 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 21,316 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 21,217 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Summit
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Summit is:
67.1% White with 15,229 White residents.
5.9% African American with 1,342 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
7.3% Asian with 1,649 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 10 Hawaiian residents.
1.3% Other with 300 Other residents.
5.3% Two Or More with 1,197 Two Or More residents.
13.1% Hispanic with 2,978 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Summit | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.1% | 50.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 5.9% | 12.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 7.3% | 10.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.3% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 13.1% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Summit
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Summit is 49.6% female with 11,271 female residents.
Summit is 50.4% male with 11,434 male residents.
| Gender | Summit | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Summit for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Summit completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Summit completed 9-12th grade.
10.0% of adults in Summit completed high school / ged.
9.0% of adults in Summit completed some college.
3.0% of adults in Summit completed associate's degree.
36.0% of adults in Summit completed bachelor's degree.
25.0% of adults in Summit completed master's degree.
8.0% of adults in Summit completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Summit completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Summit | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 10.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 9.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 3.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 36.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 25.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 8.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Summit, New Jersey
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2.9% of households in Summit earn Less than $10,000.
1.3% of households in Summit earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.4% of households in Summit earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.3% of households in Summit earn $25,000 to $34,999.
2.9% of households in Summit earn $35,000 to $49,999.
6.2% of households in Summit earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.4% of households in Summit earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.5% of households in Summit earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.8% of households in Summit earn $150,000 to $199,999.
49.2% of households in Summit earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Summit | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.9% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.3% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.4% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.3% | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2.9% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6.2% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.4% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.5% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.8% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 49.2% | 21.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
