Summit, NJ Real Estate | Luxury Homes & Commuter Haven

Welcome to Summit

Once home to the weekend retreats of wealthy New Yorkers, Summit is now the year-round home of many renowned NJ residents. Beautiful estates line the streets, attracting residents who appreciate fine culture, shopping, and an easy commute to NYC. Top-notch public schools and prestigious private schools are the many reasons that many of my clients insist on making Summit their home.

Commuting

Located 20 miles west of NYC, Summit is one of the easiest towns to commute from into Manhattan.

Public Transportation:

At the Summit train station, commuters can get on the Midtown Direct Line, which goes right into NY Penn Station. They can also take the Gladstone Line to Manhattan, with an optional transfer at Hoboken, where they can board the PATH train, Light Rail, or scenic Hoboken Ferry to the NY Financial District.

Driving:

Summit is located off I-78, close to the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway. Summit is a 20-minute drive to Newark Liberty Airport.

Schools

Summit’s five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school are regarded as some of the best in the state.
The public schools offer a lottery-based preschool for both general and special education students.
Free afterschool programs open to children in grades 6-12 run all year, with expanded programs over the summer.
The Summit Area Community School, a non-profit organization, offers a variety of classes for both children and adults.

Recreation

The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, devoted exclusively to contemporary art, features museum-quality exhibitions by local and internationally famous artists, as well as its art school.
Reeves-Reed Arboretum has 12.5 acres of formal gardens and woodlands and is listed on the National and State Registers of Historic Places. This is a must-see, especially in the summer, with its vast drifts of daffodils in bloom.
Local parks and playgrounds include sports fields, tracks, tennis courts, basketball courts, and an award-winning Summit Community Pool with a sand volleyball court.
Summit Municipal Golf Course was the first municipal-built golf course in New Jersey. It stretches 13 acres across a former private estate.

Overview for Summit, NJ

24,218 people live in Summit, where the median age is 40 and the average individual income is $93,646. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

24,218

Total Population

40 years

Median Age

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Population Density Population Density
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$93,646

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Summit, NJ

Population Households Employment

Summit has 8,555 households, with an average household size of 2.8. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Summit do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 24,218 people call Summit home. The population density is 3,824.15 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

24,218

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

40

Median Age

48.33 / 51.67%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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25-64 Years

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8,555

Total Households

2.8

Average Household Size

$93,646

Average individual Income

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15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Summit, NJ

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The following schools are within or nearby Summit. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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