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Summit, Illinois

Introduction to Summit, Illinois

Summit, Illinois, in Cook county, is 4 miles S of Berwyn, Illinois and 9 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The people of the village are in the Chicago metropolitan area. Summit has a population of 10,637.

Summit History

Summit is located along the Illinois & Michigan Canal. In 1845, canal commissioners sold a lot of land in the area to make up for various construction costs. Peter Kern bought much of what would become Summit in 1851. Summit was incorporated in 1890.

Summit and nearby Attractions

  • Summit Village Hall
  • Summit Public Library
  • Antioch Baptist Church
  • LaGrange Cemetery
  • Unity Temple
  • Brookfield Zoo

Things To Do In Summit

Summit is home to some beautiful churches. Antioch Baptist Church, Archer Avenue Christian Reformed Church and Argo Temple Church of God all attract tourists with their gorgeous architecture. Hanover Park and Summit Park offer various recreational facilities in the midst of greenery.

Summit Transportation

Chicago Midway International Airport provides air transportation facilities.

Summit Higher Education

Morton College, Moraine Valley Community College, Loyola University Chicago and the Illinois Institute of Technology provide higher education to the people of Summit.

High Points

Summit strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophySummit Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Summit Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Summit Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Summit, IL

Comparing Summit to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Well-Paid Single Men55
Senior Citizens33
Age of the Population11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income44
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty32
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use99
Short Commute Times35
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Rents64
People Living Alone44
Affordability of Property Taxes44
Housing Recently Built34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
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