Summit Township was incorporated in 1869 from portions of New Providence Township (now Berkeley Heights) and Springfield Township. Summit was re-incorporated as a city in 1899. The City of Summit, is made up of six square miles of tree-lined streets, open spaces and an active community-oriented business district. It is located in Union County, and is home to more than 21,000 residents who speak over 35 languages, representing an economically and culturally diverse community.

Serving as a magnet for potential homeowners, the City of Summit offers clean, well-kept neighborhoods and fine municipal service. An older, but prestigious community, Summit prides itself on its active town center and abundance of cultural, social and recreational opportunities. 

The heart of Summit’s downtown is Springfield Avenue, where sidewalk cafes, boutiques, and restaurants are joined by spas, art galleries and magnificent turn-of-the- century homes. Short Hills Mall is also easily accessible to area residents. New Jersey Transit’s Gladstone Branch and Morristown Line both serve Summit.

Midtown Direct Service, a 35 minute ride to NYC, makes Summit truly a commuters delight. Summit's public school system has been ranked consistently outstanding in New Jersey with more than 90% of its students college-bound, and Summit is also in close proximity to top-rated NJ private schools. Our public school system is highly rated, and our prestigious private schools in Summit include the Kent Place School, Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child and Oratory Preparatory School.

General Information
Incorporated: 1869
Population: 21,457
Area: 6.1 Sq. Mi.
County: Union 
Websites: www.cityofsummit.org/
www.unioncountynj.org

School Report Cards
Summit High (9-12)
Summit Middle (6-8)
Brayton (K-5)
Franklin (K-5)
Jefferson (K-5)
Lincoln-Hubbard (K-5)
Washington (K-5)

Demographics
Summit 07901, 07902