Summit Township, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
22,825 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,802 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$189,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$566 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$891 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jackson County
5
Jackson Metro Area
5
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Jackson County
5
Jackson Metro Area
5
Michigan
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (50%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 13 23
Feb 2 9 26
Mar 2 6 34
Apr 3 2 46
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 3 2 39
Dec 2 10 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Sharp Park Academy
1 miles, NE · 3.2star
Middle School at Parkside
2 miles, NE · 1.4star
Fourth Street Learning Center
2 miles, NE · 1.4star
Dibble Elementary School
2 miles, NW · 2.3star
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Colleges

Jackson College
3 miles, S · 1.4star
Spring Arbor University
6 miles, NW · 1.9star
Albion College
16 miles, NW · 2.8star
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Hospitals

Henry Ford Allegiance Health
4 miles, NE · 3.2star
Hillsdale Hospital
22 miles, SW · 3.2star
St Joseph Mercy Chelsea
22 miles, E · 5star
Eaton Rapids Medical Center
24 miles, N · 4.1star
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Airports

Toledo Express Airport
53 miles, S · 1star
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