Summit, NJ

Summit has over 21,000 residents comprised of an international group speaking 39 languages with a broad economic and ethnic cross-section, largely mirroring the makeup of the nation as a whole. Housing is available to all levels of income including subsidized housing for senior citizens, and low- and middle-income families.

Summit is a family-oriented residential community with light industry. Many Summit settlers and current residents have attributed significantly to the world's business, industrial and government affairs. More importantly, their relentless dedication for volunteerism has made the Summit community a leader in civic mindedness. The governing body has sought out experts on economics, communications, education, government administration, physical and mental health, recreation, social planning, transportation and safety; all adding to the great growth of Summit, then and now.

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• Summit train station to New York City Penn Station - 37 minutes

• Summit to Newark Airport - 18 minutes
• Summit to Short Hills Mall - 7 minutes
• Summit to Giant Stadium - 30 minutes

Summit's Median Household Income

Summit Demographics

As of the 2000 census, there were 21,131 people, 7,897 households, and 5,606 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,490.7 people per square mile (1,348.5/km2). There were 8,146 housing units at an average density of 1,345.7/sq mi (519.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 87.77% White, 4.33% African American, 0.09% Native American, 4.45% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.70% from other races, and 1.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.17% of the population.
There were 7,897 households out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.1% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.18.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.0% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.1 males.
According to a 2007 estimate,[citation needed] the median income for a household in the city was $117,986, and the median income for a family was $141,659. Males had a median income of $85,625 versus $46,811 for females. The per capita income for the city was $62,598. About 2.5% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.The township has also become very popular with young professionals moving out of Manhattan, thanks to direct train service to Penn Station.

Students in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade are educated by the Summit Public Schools. Schools in the district (with 2005-06 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics) are:

• Wilson Primary School (PK-K)
• Jefferson Primary School (PK-K)
• Brayton School with 489 students (1-5) principal: Dr. Cheryl Moretz.
• Franklin School with 400 students (1-5) Principal: Sheila Cole
• Jefferson School with 233 students (1-5) Principal: Ron Poles
• Lincoln-Hubbard School with 382 students (1-5) Principal: Matthew Carlin
• Washington School with 350 students (1-5)
• Middle School Principal: Matthew Block; Vice Principal: Emile George
• Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School with 843 students (6-8)
• High School
• Summit High School with 1045 students for the 2008 - 2009 School Year (9-12) [20]
• Summit High School was ranked as Number 149 nationwide in Newsweek magazine's 2005 listing of "America's Best High Schools" in the August 5, 2005 issue.[21]

• Kent Place School (NS-12)
• Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child (K-12)
• Oratory Preparatory School (7-12)