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Making the Most of Your Summit, IL Trip User Rating 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) Summit has a variety of attractions that will appeal to your various interests, so you're sure to find something fun and exciting to do once you become a Summit resident.

Check out the Brookfield Zoo if you want to see some of the most exotic animals in the world up close. You ...Read More can also visit Toyota Park for live performances or to enjoy the outdoors by taking a walk around the perimeter of the park before or after a sporting event.

If you and your friends want to enjoy indoor games, Galloping Ghost is one of the best places to visit for vintage video games and other fun activities. Vault Escape is an exciting attraction as well, especially if you love strategy and escape games.Quincy Mills Distillery is another popular attraction that provides great drinks that can serve as the inspiration for meal pairings. Or, you can check out BuckleDown Brewing for a taste of some of the best beers created in the city. Read Less
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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Summit? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Summit Park
      Hanover Park
      Legion Park
      Valley Forge Park
      Argo Park
      Nottingham Park
      Stars and Stripes Park
      Bedford Park

      Entertainment

      SeatGeek Stadium
      Ehlert Park Splash Pad
      AMC Loews Quarry Cinemas 14
      Thai Culture Center
      Riverside Arts Center
      Riverside Historical Museum
      Haunted Trails
      Brookfield Historical Society

      Food & Drink

      Popeyes
      Portillo's
      Burger King
      Jimmy John's
      Dunkin'
      Pizza Hut Delivery
      Baskin-Robbins
      Potbelly

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Summit? Of all people who commute, 6.9% take public transportation in Summit.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Summit? The cost of living in Summit is 102/100 - which is 6% higher than Illinois.
      Summit
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Summit? Summit crime rates are 1,878, which are 7% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      1,878 per 100k people

      18% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 54

      18% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -22%

      Year over year crime is down

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Summit? The median income in Summit is $46,972 which is 21% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $46,97215% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $20,91130% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Summit a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Summit home prices? Summit home prices are $186,800 - which is 7% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $186,8001% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8896% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      53%

      16% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Summit have good schools? The Summit graduation rate is 66% - which is 22% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      66%

      20% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      24%

      50% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      7% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Summit a good place to live? Summit has an overall rating of 70% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      70%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      69%

      2 total surveys

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