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The city of Summit is comprised of approximately 21,000 individuals from all walks of life, and many ethnic and religious backgrounds. Summit is 6.1 square miles in area, 21 miles west of New York City, 90 miles northeast of Philadelphia and one hour north of the New Jersey shoreline and public beaches. It is a commuter hub which enjoys Mid-Town Direct train service and bus service to NYC, approximately a 35 minute train ride in rush hour. Summit is an easy 15 minute drive to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Character
The city of Summit was incorporated in 1899, and is known as "the city on the hill." It was a Victorian-era summer retreat for city dwellers hoping to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. It is a community of wooded properties, gracious homes and a vibrant business center reminiscent of "Main Street, USA." The downtown area has an abundance of charming shops, restaurants, movie theatres, a YMCA, library and train station, all within walking distance of many of the town's neighborhoods. Summit's charm and appeal is evidenced in that people choose to "move-up" within the town instead of buying larger property elsewhere.
Schools
 Summit's well regarded public education system includes 2 primary centers (pre-school and K), 5 elementary schools (1-5), 1 middle school (6-8, see photo to the left) and 1 high school (9-12). The Summit school system has consistently been ranked among the highest in New Jersey. Additionally, Summit is the home of 3 fine private schools, and several pre-schools.
Places of Worship
A diversity of religious denominations is represented within the city limits. Places of worship include: Calvary Episcopal Church, Central Presbyterian Church, Christian Science Church, Christ Church of Summit, Fountain Baptist Church, Jewish Community Center, St. John's Lutheran Church, St. Teresa's Roman Catholic Church, Temple Beth Hatikvah, Temple Sinai, and the Unitarian Church.
Something Special
 Summit is the home of the New Jersey Center for Visual Arts, which celebrates artists and their works from across the country. Here you can take a variety of studio art classes for adults and children, and view several galleries with changing exhibits. The Summit Community School provides enrichment classes in many different areas of interest to Summit residents of all ages. The Reeves-Reed Arboretum owns 12.5 acres within the city limits and hosts ongoing nature lectures, tours and classes as well as opening its facilities annually to the public for its Harvest Festival. Summit boasts a fine parks and recreation system, including a 9-hole municipal golf course, tennis and platform tennis courts, 5 public parks, a wonderful community pool and community theater. Children have a choice of participating in many recreational sports such as soccer, lacrosse, football, basketball, and Little League baseball.
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