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Summit

Summit

It’s impressive downtown is a huge selling point.

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Welcome to Summit

Summit has the feeling of a small city because it is a transportation and commercial hub for several neighboring towns. Summit’s downtown is big and bustling, offering a large mix of shopping and dining choices, upscale service providers, a post office, and seasonal farmer’s market—a huge selling point for the community. Excellent Transportation and Bustling Downtown. The city is known for its excellent public schools, its beautiful tree-lined streets, and its community-oriented business district. Summit is a popular commuter city with a direct rail line to New York Penn Station in midtown Manhattan.
 
The city has a population of about 21,000 and covers a total area of just over six miles. It shares a border with Millburn to the southeast, Chatham and Chatham Township to the northwest, New Providence to the west, Berkeley Heights to the southwest, Mountainside to the south, and Springfield Township to the southeast.
 
Summit has the feeling of a small city because it is a transportation and commercial hub for several neighboring towns. Summit’s downtown is big and bustling, offering a large mix of shopping and dining choices, a movie theater, a post office, and offices—a huge selling point for the community. Summit also has a nice mix of housing choices ranging from the very high end, particularly in the “Northside” of town, to more modest homes, and a good number of apartment houses as well. Its neighborhoods are distinct and walkable, with a variety of styles from split levels, Tudors, and Colonials to Victorian estates. Summit schools are quite well regarded, and there are several private school options right in town, including Kent Place, Oratory Prep, and Oak Knoll. With its proximity to Manhattan and major highways, great train service, schools, and amenities, Summit is a top choice with the most selective buyers.

Numerous annual local events solidify a community feel.

  • Fourth of July is filled with family fun events at Soldier’s Memorial Field during the day and fireworks at night.
  • Halloween is celebrated with a parade, a Monster Mash dance party, an outdoor movie event, and a bonfire.
  • Hot Summer Nights is an outdoor concert series offered every Tuesday night in July.
  • National Night Out Against Crime is an evening of education, entertainment, and community held at the Village Green by some of the local community organizations.
  • Screen on the Green is an outdoor movie series offered on Thursday nights throughout July and August.
  • Summit Heritage Day celebrates the cultural diversity of the town. More than 35 different languages are spoken by the town’s residents. Heritage Day is filled with cultural dance and singing performances, cultural food, historical characters and displays, and a concert on the main stage. A special Heritage Day Trivia Bee tests kids in grades 4-7 on their knowledge of Summit history.

Overview for Summit, NJ

24,218 people live in Summit, where the median age is 40 and the average individual income is $93,646. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

24,218

Total Population

40 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$93,646

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Summit, NJ

Summit has 8,555 households, with an average household size of 2.8. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Summit do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 24,218 people call Summit home. The population density is 3,824.15 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

24,218

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

40

Median Age

48.33 / 51.67%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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10-17 Years

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18-24 Years

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
8,555

Total Households

2.8

Average Household Size

$93,646

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Summit, NJ

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The following schools are within or nearby Summit. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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