Living in Summit, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Summit · Census data 2020–2024
Summit has 4,896 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $47,064 (41% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $150,400, the median rent is $655/month.
Summit at a glance
- Population
- 4,896
- Median age
- 38.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $47,064State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $150,400State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $655/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 66.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.6%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Summit a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Arizona median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 22.3%; a poverty rate of 31.8%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Summit
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Summit the median home value is $150,400, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $655 per month, which is 30.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,225 a month in housing costs.
Summit median household income
The median household income in Summit is $47,064 and the income per person is $21,561. 31.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Summit: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,546
- Owner-occupied
- 66.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.1%
- Vacant
- 14.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 3.71
Summit demographics
- Population
- 4,896
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 11%
- Households
- 1,318
- Foreign-born
- 29.7%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Summit ›
Education in Summit
5.6% of adults 25 and older in Summit have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Summit
- Unemployment rate
- 22.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 78.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.2%
Summit vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit | 4,896 | $47,064 | $150,400 | $655 |
| Tucson | 547,073 | $57,073 | $266,200 | $1,145 |
| Drexel Heights | 27,675 | $73,508 | $250,100 | $1,342 |
| Sahuarita | 35,862 | $104,680 | $364,300 | $1,837 |
| South Tucson | 4,550 | $33,598 | $167,000 | $941 |
| Valencia West | 14,728 | $99,884 | $323,000 | $1,850 |
| Corona de Tucson | 9,566 | $132,568 | $382,700 | $2,213 |
| Tucson Estates | 12,136 | $66,582 | $205,400 | $1,248 |
| Vail | 16,315 | $130,904 | $414,600 | $2,057 |
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What is the median household income in Summit, AZ?
The median household income in Summit is $47,064, 41% lower than the Arizona median of $79,964 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Summit?
The median home value in Summit is $150,400, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Summit?
The median gross rent in Summit is $655 per month, about 30.8% of household income.
Is Summit, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Arizona median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 22.3%; a poverty rate of 31.8%.
What is the median age in Summit?
The median age in Summit is 38.7 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Summit?
The average commute to work in Summit is 30 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Summit?
The unemployment rate in Summit is 22.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Summit?
5.6% of adults in Summit have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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