Livability Score

84
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) A+
Marigolds
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Boxwood Cafe
Coffee Shop
Serra Doce
Coffee Shop
Dunkin' Donuts
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Drip Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tables for Two
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Gong Cha
Coffee Shop
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Allegro Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) C-
Summit Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Visual Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Summit Historical Society
Museum
Chatham Play House
Theatre Arts
Trailside Nature and Science Center
Museum
AMC Mountainside 10
Cinema
Outdoor Education Center
Museum
Stryxe
Bowling Alley
Bow Tie Cinemas
Cinema
Paper Mill Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Miller-Cory House Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (13) A-
HAT Tavern
Bar
The Wine List of Summit
Alcohol
The Office
Bar
Beechwood Wine and Liquors
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Manhattan Bagel
Fast Food
Best Cellars
Alcohol
Sainmona Wine and Liquor
Alcohol
Ashwood Deli
Deli
Unknown Name
Alcohol
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Summit Bagel
Deli
Towne Delicatessen
Deli
Bottle King
Alcohol
Auntie Anne's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Deli
Deli
The Wine Library
Alcohol
Jersey Fine Wines
Alcohol
Chopt
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Summit Community Center
Community Centre
The Learning Circle
Community Centre
SoulCycle
Gym
AKT
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
Evolution
Gym
Crossfit Millburn
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
The Max
Gym
Extreme Fitness
Gym
Murray Hill Health and Racquet Club
Gym
Fitness Factory
Gym
Springfield YMCA
Community Centre
NYSC Sports Club
Gym
Flywheel Sports Millburn
Gym
GameChanger
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (5) B
Brownie Points
Bakery
Latin Bistro
Bakery
The Meat House
Grocery Store
Natale's Summit Bakery
Bakery
Kings
Grocery Store
Kings
Grocery Store
Health Food Mart
Health Food
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
Kings
Grocery Store
NP Bagel Cafe
Bakery
Barth's Market
Butcher
Central Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Bagels Supreme
Bakery
Bovella's Bakery Cafe
Bakery
Gold Valley Supermarket
Grocery Store
Shoprite
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Get Stuffed
Bakery
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Parks (25) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Village Green Memorial Day Statue
Park
Village Green Public Art
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Mabie Playground
Playground
Village Green Recreational Area
Park
Summit Ave Playground
Playground
Village Green Public Art
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Soldiers Memorial Field
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Neighborhood Triangle
Park
Tatlock Sports Complex
Park
Metro Homes Field
Park
Edison Recreation Center
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (14) A+
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Kryston's Paint and Hardware
Home Improvement
Lash Lounge
Beauty
Fausto's Salon
Hairdresser
Verizon
Electronics
Unknown Name
Beauty
Zoom
Toys
Trek
Bicycle
west elm
Furniture
AT&T
Electronics
Harquail Brothers
Home Improvement
Hilltop Bicycles
Bicycle
Summit True Value Hardware
Home Improvement
Rekemeier's Flowers & Gifts
Florist
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Dreyer Lumber
Home Improvement
Nordstrom
Clothing
Neiman Marcus
Clothing
Mall at Short Hills
Mall
Crate & Barrel
Furniture
Indigo
Books
Warby Parker
Optician
Lucky Brand
Clothing
Brooks Brothers
Clothing
Ann Taylor
Clothing
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 22.5% take public transportation in Summit.
Public Transit Stops (3)
Stops & Stations B+
Summit
Transit Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
New Providence
Transit Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Chatham
Transit Station
Short Hills
Transit Station
Murray Hill
Transit Station
Millburn
Transit Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
North Monroe Street (Route 22)
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Madison
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
22.5% A+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Summit is 183/100 - which is 52% higher than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

Summit crime rates are 924 per 100k, which is 43% lower than New Jersey
Property Crime
892 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
31 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Summit is $142,845 - which is 94% higher than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$142,845 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.8% C-
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health A

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Summit Police
Police
Summit Oaks Hospital
Hospital
Summit Fire Station
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad
Clinic
Overlook Medical Center
Hospital
Union County Sheriff K-9 Unit
Police
Beacon Health Sciences
Clinic
Liberty Drug
Pharmacy
Chatham Borough Police Department
Police
Fitzpatrick Physical Therapy
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
New Providence Police Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Associates In Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Dentist
CVS
Pharmacy
Glamorous Smile Dental Spa
Dentist
Rubino James M DMD
Dentist
Dr. Jennifer C. Lublin, MD
Doctor
Springfiels Fire Station
Fire Station
Associates in Cardiovascular Disease
Clinic
Springfield orthodontics
Doctor
Springfield Orthodontics
Doctor
SpringField PD
Police
New Beginnings OB/GYN
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing C

Summit home prices are $831,700 - which is 163% higher than New Jersey
Home Price
$831,700 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
1% C+
Home Affordability
5.8x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Summit graduation rate is 93% - which is 8% higher than New Jersey
School Test Scores
81% A
High School Grad. Rates
93% A+
Elementary Schools (12) A+
Cornerstone School Of Summit
St Teresa Early Childhood Center
Cpc Weekday Nursery School & Kindergarten
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School
Kent Place School
Lincoln-Hubbard Elementary School
Brayton Elementary School
Primary Center At Wilson
Franklin Elementary School
Washington Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School
Primary Center At Jefferson
Salt Brook School
Hartshorn School
Glenwood School
Developmental Learning Center New Providence
Eclc Of New Jersey
Washington Avenue School
The Montessori Children'S Academy Of Chatham
Lafayette Avenue School
The Winston School
Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace
Milton Avenue School
The Pingry Lower School
St Andrews Preschool & Kindergarten
High Schools (3) A+
Kent Place School
Summit High School
Oratory Preparatory School
Eclc Of New Jersey
Chatham High School
Governor Livingston High School
New Providence High School
Millburn High School
Jonathan Dayton High School
The Arc Kohler School
Work Readiness Academy
Cornerstone Day School
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ratings A+

Summit has an overall rating of 90% from 12 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (11)
From AreaVibes A+
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Finally Reached the Top of the Mountain! 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) When people discover I moved to Summit, New Jersey, they assume I am near the top or the highest point in the Garden State. The truth is that Summit is right in the center of the Garden State, yet I can be in Manhattan, Atlantic City, or Philadelphia, in a little over an hour. I ...Read More love everything about living in Summit, especially being so close to the best shopping in the country.

If you love eating out, you will never run out of places here in Summit. The best areas in Summit include Italian restaurants, Mexican restaurants, and Jersey food like pork roll and egg on a kaiser roll or hoagies.

When I want to have fun and spoil myself, I can see a Broadway show, take in a concert at Met Life Stadium, or head to Atlantic City or Mohegan Sun and gamble. The boardwalks along the Jersey Shore are an inexpensive way to get my fill of funnel cakes, sausage and pepper sandwiches, or fried Oreo cookies too. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Unknown Name
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      Village Green Memorial Day Statue
      Village Green Public Art
      Unknown Name
      Mabie Playground

      Entertainment

      Summit Playhouse
      Visual Arts Center
      Summit Historical Society
      Chatham Play House
      Trailside Nature and Science Center
      AMC Mountainside 10
      Outdoor Education Center
      Stryxe

      Food & Drink

      HAT Tavern
      The Wine List of Summit
      The Office
      Beechwood Wine and Liquors
      Subway
      Dunkin'
      Manhattan Bagel
      Best Cellars

      B- Commute

      Is public transit available in Summit? Of all people who commute, 22.5% take public transportation in Summit.
      Drive to Work
      54%

      22% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      23%

      17% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Summit? The cost of living in Summit is 183/100 - which is 52% higher than New Jersey.
      Summit
      183

      83% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Summit? Summit crime rates are 924, which are 43% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      924 per 100k people

      60% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 109

      60% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -2%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Summit? The median income in Summit is $142,845 which is 94% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $142,845158% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $87,019192% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      17% lower than 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

      Overlook Medical Center
      Summit Oaks Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      C Housing

      What are Summit home prices? Summit home prices are $831,700 - which is 163% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $831,700350% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,962107% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      71%

      12% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Summit have good schools? The Summit graduation rate is 93% - which is 8% higher than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      81%

      69% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      10% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Summit a good place to live? Summit has an overall rating of 90% from 12 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      90%

      12 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      90%

      11 total surveys

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