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Summit County
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Summit County

#4 in Best Counties to Live in Ohio
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Housing
      B+
    3. Nightlife
      A
    4. Good for Families
      A+
    5. Diversity
      B+
    6. Jobs
      B
    7. Weather
      C minus
    8. Cost of Living
      B
    9. Health & Fitness
      A
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A
    11. Commute
      B
    Summit County is located in Ohio with a population of 540,567. Summit County is one of the best places to live in Ohio. In Summit County, most residents own their homes. In Summit County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Summit County and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Summit County are highly rated.
    Population
    540,567
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $159,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $882
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      33%
    • Own
      67%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      190.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      10.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      60.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      96.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      647.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,004.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      193.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      29%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Summit County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $63,111
    National
    $69,021
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