Why Live in Summit Township
Summit Township features a mix of ranch-style homes and farmhouses, typically situated on lots of at least one acre, while nearby Meyersdale offers colonial-inspired homes with covered front porches and large backyards. Most homes date back to the late 1800s and early 1900s, with the newest built in the 1990s. The area is known for its low crime risk, with a crime score lower than the national average. Local attractions include the Meyersdale Area Historical Society museum, which serves as a trailhead for the 150-mile Great Allegheny Passage Trail, and Paul E. Faller Playground and Park, featuring basketball courts, a volleyball pit, and a baseball field. Mount Davis, the highest point in Pennsylvania, is just 15 minutes away. Summit Country Market and Peachey’s Country Store offer local goods, while Meyersdale provides additional shopping and dining options, including Donges Drive-In and Motel, G.I. Dayroom Coffee Shop, and The White House Restaurant. The Pennsylvania Maple Festival and Somerset County Fair are notable annual events that draw visitors to the area. U.S. Route 219 connects residents to Somerset, 16 miles north, and John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, 40 miles away. The Meyersdale Area School District, ranked highly in Somerset County, serves the township with all schools located on one campus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Summit Township a good place to live?
Summit Township is a good place to live. Summit Township is considered very car-dependent. Summit Township is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. It has a median age of 45. The average household income is $59,031 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 11.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Summit Township are home owners, with 19.5% of residents renting and 80.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Summit Township can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Summit Township neighborhood guide.
Is Summit Township, PA a safe neighborhood?
Summit Township, PA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Summit Township?
The median home price in Summit Township is $189,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $38,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.18%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $930 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $40K a year to afford the median home price in Summit Township. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Summit Township is $59K.
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Home Trends in Summit Township, PA
On average, homes in Summit Township, Summit sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Summit Township, Summit over the last 12 months is $190,000, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$190,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$192,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$121
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Median List Price
$189,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
12%