Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
16%
Summit
Summit, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,254
Population
23,708
Renter Mix
33% Rent
The best of suburban comfort, just a stone’s throw from New York
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Low Crime
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NJ Transit
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Nature
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Family Friendly
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Summit is a small suburban city positioned about 25 miles west of Manhattan along Interstate 78. The close proximity to New York is ideal for commuters, especially with rail service available from Downtown. The local schools perform exceptionally well and the crime rate is among the lowest in the state, making Summit one of the most desirable communities in the region for folks raising families. Rentals range from neighborhood homes to budget-friendly apartments and condos.
The charming Downtown district is loaded with popular locally-owned businesses, from eclectic coffeehouses to international bistros to unique specialty shops, often housed in beautifully preserved historic storefronts. The city offers ample opportunities to spend quality time outdoors, with the massive Watchung Reservation to the south and Canoe Brook Country Club to the north, plus countless parks and nature preserves nearby.
Explore the City
Tudor-style homes like this on pay homage to the Tudor era, circa 17th- & 18th-century England.
Once a staple of 1950s American diners are still a popular choice in Summit, NJ.
Mabie Memorial Playground in Summit, NJ has a play set and picnic area.
Hiking trail at Martin's Brook Park.
Playground at Mabie Memorial Playground.
The Summit Diner is an original railroad car and has been family-owned and operated since 1928.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$168,162
Average: $185,877
Education
12,336
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,278
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Summit has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
47%
Other Education
53%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Summit, NJ is $1,490 for a studio, $2,260 for one bedroom, $3,002 for two bedrooms, and $3,945 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Summit has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,260/month
689 Sq Ft
House
$5,340/month
356 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Summit, NJ is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Lincoln Hubbard Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
328 Students
Public
Grades K-5
327 Students
Public
Grades K-5
304 Students
Public
Grades K-5
310 Students
Public
Grades K-5
215 Students
L C Johnson Summit Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
942 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,161 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Reeves-Reed Arboretum
- Trailside Museum Watchung Reservation
- Cora Hartshorn Arboretum
- Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center
- Greenwood Gardens
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- LaGuardia
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Methodology
† 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.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
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.