Summerfield, NC

Summerfield, North Carolina

Summerfield, North Carolina, in Guilford county, is 11 miles NW of Greensboro, North Carolina (center to center) and 77 miles NW of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town is conveniently located inside the Greensboro - - Winston - Salem - - High Point metropolitan area. There are an estimated 7,018 people in Summerfield.

The People and Families of Summerfield

In Summerfield, about 74% of adults are married. Many folks in Summerfield are married and settled down.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the town than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Summerfield had a median family income of $79,433. Summerfield has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Summerfield living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Summerfield.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($17,715) in Summerfield. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Summerfield Housing

Approximately 90% of housing in Summerfield is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Summerfield, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Summerfield, 93% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the town.

High Points

Summerfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 3%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 5%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 6%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 9%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 11%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Summerfield, NC

Comparing Summerfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Summerfield Almanac

Summerfield Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Summerfield Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Summerfield residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Summerfield Colleges

(List of All North Carolina Colleges)

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