Summit

Summit is a suburb of New York City with a population of 21,921. Summit is in Union County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Summit offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Summit there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Summit and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Summit are highly rated.

Some of the best things about Summit:

  • Easy access to Manhattan via NJ Transit's Midtown Direct trains or a short 45 minute drive in
  • Easy access to Route 24 and I-78. Just 25 minutes from Newark Liberty International Airport
  • Consistently ranked among New Jersey's best school districts
  • Great downtown area with some of the area's best restaurants and dining options 
  • Unique rideshare partnership with Lyft - $2 rides from anywhere in Summit to downtown and the train station
  • Close to several parks, trails and reserves, such as the National Wildlife Preserve, or “Great Swamp”, and Watchung Reserve
  • Close to the Short Hills Mall, that includes luxury stores including Nordstorm, Apple, Tesla, among many others
  • Just an hour away from great skiing options in Pennsylvania's Poconos mountains 

About the Neighborhood

There are community events
Neighbors are friendly
There's holiday spirit
Great schools
Car is needed
Easy commutes
Good transit
Parking is easy
There are sidewalks
Yards are well-kept
Streets are well-lit
Great hospitals
Parks and playgrounds
Lots of wildlife
It's quiet
It's dog friendly
Kids play outside
Golfing
Walking / Hiking trails
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