Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
14%
Summit
Summit, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$823
Population
10,851
Renter Mix
53% Rent
Accessible Chicago village has thrilling nightlife
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Summit is a village southwest of metropolitan Chicago near the Des Plaines River and Stevenson Expressway. The town is best known as the setting to Ernest Hemingway's 1927 short story "The Killers" but has a lot more to offer. Summit has a thriving nightlife with tons of lively bars throughout the town. Dance the night away at the very popular Studio 63 Nightclub which is open Wednesday through Saturday until 4 a.m. Go to Fergie & Foz for dancing, happy hour specials, bar games, and themed events. There are restaurants serving late night eats in Summit too. Enjoy El Faro’s signature chile relleno tacos and steak burritos 24/7.
Go to Portillo’s Hot Dogs for Chicago-style hot dogs and crispy fries with a cold can of beer or glass of wine until 1 a.m. When Summit locals aren’t partying it up, you can find them at the Fleetwood Roller Rink, an old-school rink, or enjoying a day out in the sun at one of the four parks in town.
Summit is a great location for commuters. The town is directly connected to two interchanges running in and out of the village. There is a train station in town and it takes only 30 minutes to reach Chicago. By car, Chicago is less than 25 minutes away. Summit is only 15 minutes away from the Chicago Midway International Airport as well.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$51,049
Average: $71,793
Education
1,408
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,764
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Summit has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
53%
Non-Renters
47%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
7%
Other Education
93%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Summit, IL is $491 for a studio, $823 for one bedroom, and $1,070 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Summit has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$823/month
739 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Summit, IL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Dr Donald Wharton Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
132 Students
Public
Grades K-5
222 Students
Otis P Graves Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
465 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
472 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,924 Students
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.