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Summit

Washington · 8,791 residents · 5.086 sq mi
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Summit is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $106,736. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $512,600. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,791
+9%since 2000
from 8,041 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,728 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,581 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.7
+14%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Summit
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,736
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,685 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,324
+128%since 2000
from $22,915 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.0%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
+19%since 2010
from 0.351 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$512,600
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $153,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,519
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $707 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
16.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.5%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+65%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(6,959)
Black2.1%(167)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(300)
Asian2.8%(229)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.3%(1,715)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(6,524)
Black2.6%(231)
Hispanic / Latino11%(966)
Asian0.9%(79)
Other11.3%(991)
Diversity Score53%(4,656)
Diversity Score
53
+148%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+45%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.3%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.4%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 10.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2017
from 86.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 93.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Summit, Washington?

Summit, Washington has about 8,791 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Summit, Washington?

The typical household in Summit, Washington earns about $106,736 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Summit, Washington expensive?

In Summit, Washington, the median home is worth about $512,600, and the typical rent is about $1,519 a month.

How educated are people in Summit, Washington?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Summit, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Summit, Washington?

About 7.4% of people in Summit, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Summit, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Summit, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,479 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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