Summit Township, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
7,303 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
34.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,542 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$215,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$594 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,157 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
78.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Erie County
2
Erie Metro Area
2
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Erie County
3
Erie Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (47%) 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 3 33 24
Feb 3 21 25
Mar 3 17 33
Apr 4 5 45
May 4 0 55
Jun 5 0 64
Jul 5 0 68
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 4 1 49
Nov 4 12 39
Dec 4 32 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Robison El Sch
1 miles, NW · 4.1star
Erie First Christian Academy
2 miles, NW · 5star
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Colleges

Erie Institute of Technology Inc
3 miles, NW · 1.4star
Mercyhurst University
4 miles, N · 2.3star
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Hospitals

Millcreek Community Hospital
3 miles, NW · 2.3star
Saint Vincent Hospital
5 miles, N · 3.2star
Upmc Hamot Hospital
6 miles, N · 4.1star
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