Summit County Summary

Life in Summit County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Summit County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Summit County:

  • The population in Summit County is 30,955.

  • The median home value in Summit County is $958,210.

  • The median income in Summit County is $100,611.

  • The median rent in Summit County is $1,807.

  • The unemployment rate in Summit County is 3.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Summit County is 7.4%.

  • The average high in Summit County is 44.8° and there are 24.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Summit County

List Of Cities & Towns in Summit County

Breckenridge, CO Population 5,017

Silverthorne, CO Population 4,550

Frisco, CO Population 2,900

Blue River, CO Population 1,238

Keystone, CO Population 995

Dillon, CO Population 831

Copper Mountain, CO Population 285

Montezuma, CO Population 118

Heeney, CO Population 66

Map Of Summit County

Summit County, CO Weather

  • The average high in Summit County is 44.8°.

  • There are 53.59 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 24.9 inches of rain each year with 43.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:33 hours of sun each day in Summit County.

StatSummit County
Mean High44.8
Nice Days53.59
Rainfall24.9
Snowfall43.6
Sunny_hours5:33
44.8°
Average High
24.9
Inches of Rain

Summit County Photos

Breckenridge Main Street
Source: Wikipedia User Av9 | CC BY-SA 3.0
Peak Of The Matterhornc Seen From Zermattc Switzerland
Source: Public Domain
View Of Town From The Top Of Peak
Source: Wikipedia User DReifGalaxyM31 at English | CC BY-SA 3.0
Breckenridgecco Panorama
Source: Public Domain
Frisco Co School
Source: Public Domain
Lakeside Dillon
Source: Wikipedia User No machine-readable autho | CC BY-SA 2.5

Summit County Demographics

Population over time in Summit County

The current population in Summit County is 30,955. The population has increased 1.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 31,042 1.0%
2021 30,735 0.3%
2020 30,649 -

Gender in Summit County

  • Summit County is 45.0% female with 13,943 female residents.

  • Summit County is 55.0% male with 17,012 male residents.

Female
45.0% (13,943)
Male
55.0% (17,012)
Gender Summit County CO USA
Female 45.0% 49.3% 50.4%
Male 55.0% 50.7% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Summit County

Summit County is:

  • 77.9% White with 24,115 White residents.

  • 0.3% African American with 93 African American residents.

  • 0.4% American Indian with 125 American Indian residents.

  • 1.1% Asian with 343 Asian residents.

  • 0.6% Hawaiian with 193 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 4.9% Two Or More with 1,520 Two Or More residents.

  • 14.8% Hispanic with 4,566 Hispanic residents.

White
77.9% (24,115)
African American
0.3% (93)
American Indian
0.4% (125)
Asian
1.1% (343)
Hawaiian
0.6% (193)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
4.9% (1,520)
Hispanic
14.8% (4,566)

Table: Summit County By Race

Race Summit County CO USA
White 77.9% 66.2% 58.9%
African American 0.3% 3.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.4% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 1.1% 3.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.6% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.9% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 14.8% 22.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Summit County, Colorado

  • 0.8% of households in Summit County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 0.8% of households in Summit County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 3.7% of households in Summit County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 4.7% of households in Summit County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Summit County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.4% of households in Summit County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.4% of households in Summit County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 22.1% of households in Summit County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Summit County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 15.7% of households in Summit County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
0.8% (260)
$10,000 to $14,999
0.8% (252)
$15,000 to $24,999
3.7% (1,148)
$25,000 to $34,999
4.7% (1,441)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.9% (3,061)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.4% (5,682)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.4% (3,517)
$100,000 to $149,999
22.1% (6,854)
$150,000 to $199,999
12.6% (3,888)
$200,000 or more
15.7% (4,847)
Income Summit County CO USA
Less than $10,000 0.8% 3.9% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 0.8% 2.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 3.7% 5.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 4.7% 5.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.9% 9.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.4% 15.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.4% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 22.1% 19.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 12.6% 10.8% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 15.7% 13.9% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Summit County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Summit County completed < 9th grade.

  • 3.0% of adults in Summit County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 17.0% of adults in Summit County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Summit County completed some college.

  • 5.0% of adults in Summit County completed associate's degree.

  • 33.0% of adults in Summit County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Summit County completed master's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Summit County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Summit County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (619)
9-12th Grade
3% (928)
High School / GED
17% (5,262)
Some College
20% (6,191)
Associate's Degree
5% (1,547)
Bachelor's Degree
33% (10,215)
Master's Degree
13% (4,024)
Professional Degree
5% (1,547)
Doctorate Degree
2% (619)
Education Summit County CO USA
< 9th Grade 2% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 3% 4% 6%
High School / GED 17% 20% 26%
Some College 20% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 5% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 33% 27% 21%
Master's Degree 13% 12% 10%
Professional Degree 5% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 2% 2%

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