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Introduction to 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, which is conveniently located inside the Greensboro - - Winston - Salem - - High Point metropolitan area, has an estimated 7,018 residents.
Summerfield History
The community of Summerfield, which was named in honor of John Summerfield, was originally a rural farming community. It is located in Guilford County, which was founded in 1771, and created out of Orange County and Rowan County. Guilford County was named in honor of Francis North, the 1st Earl of Guilford. The first settlers were a group of English Quakers.
Summerfield and Nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Summerfield
Summerfield has many lakes including the Martin Lake, Whitaker Lake, Hillside Lake, and Foster Lake. Various activities like hiking, swimming, fishing, camping, boating, and picnicking can be enjoyed at the Hanging Rock State Park, Tanglewood Park, and Emerald Pointe Water Park. The Green Hill Center for North Carolina Art, the Greensboro Historical Museum, and the Natural Science Center of Greensboro feature exhibits which shed light on the history and culture of the region.
Summerfield Transportation
Piedmont Triad International Airport is the nearest major airport.
Summerfield Higher Education
University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Guilford Technical Community College, and High Point University are among the colleges close to Summerfield.
Summerfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):
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| 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% | |
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