Population 15,013 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of Summerfield: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in Summerfield
Household size in Summerfield
| Period | Summerfield | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.76 | 2.73 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.60 | 2.82 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.71 | 2.86 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.68 | 2.77 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | +0.04 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.68 people per household, Summerfield sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in the wider Washington area, where it has 2.77 people. Household size has edged down from 2.76 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Summerfield
| Period | Summerfield | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.8 | 37.0 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.0 | 37.6 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.5 | 38.5 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.7 | 39.2 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.9 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Summerfield is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.7, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.8, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Summerfield
| Period | Summerfield | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.9% | 11.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.1% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.5% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in five households in Summerfield (21.5%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 4.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only three of the 245 Maryland cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Summerfield
Renters in Summerfield
| Period | Summerfield | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.0% | 34.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 47.2% | 36.6% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.3% | 36.8% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 52.8% | 36.3% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Summerfield rent: 52.8% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 26.7% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Summerfield
| Period | Summerfield | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.4% | 8.7% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.5% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 6.6% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 5.9% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −22.9 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Summerfield than nationally: 7.4%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Locally, though, the rate is higher than in the Washington area overall (5.9%). Vacancy has fallen 22.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Summerfield
| Period | Summerfield | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1977 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1978 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1979 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1982 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Summerfield are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the northeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Summerfield
| Period | Summerfield | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,439 | $1,470 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,429 | $1,583 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,827 | $1,907 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,265 | $2,236 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$826 | +$766 | +$620 | +$606 |
The median renter in Summerfield pays $2,265 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $826 a month from 2006–10, a 57% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.5% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Summerfield
Bachelor's degrees in Summerfield
| Period | Summerfield | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.2% | 46.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.5% | 48.2% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.4% | 51.0% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.6% | 53.9% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Summerfield than nationally: 29.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.5 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the northeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Summerfield
| Period | Summerfield | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.2% | 89.4% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.2% | 90.2% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.8% | 90.8% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.0% | 91.2% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Summerfield is a bit above the national rate: 91.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Washington area. The share with a diploma is up 0.8 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Summerfield
| Period | Summerfield | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 5.9% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 6.9% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 4.7% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in Summerfield: 6.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.6 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Summerfield compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerfield | 2.68 | 36.7 | 21.5% | 52.8% | 7.4% | 1986 | $2,265 | 29.6% | 91.0% | 6.9% |
| Seat Pleasant | 2.55 | 42.4 | 15.4% | 47.7% | 5.4% | 1958 | $1,448 | 21.0% | 85.8% | 17.5% |
| Capitol Heights | 2.80 | 38.9 | 17.0% | 33.8% | 6.0% | 1976 | $1,676 | 26.4% | 84.3% | 10.4% |
| Landover | 2.74 | 38.0 | 15.9% | 49.9% | 5.3% | 1969 | $1,779 | 22.6% | 81.3% | 6.6% |
| Glenarden | 3.05 | 36.1 | 18.5% | 38.3% | 4.0% | 1983 | $2,177 | 33.6% | 82.7% | 5.1% |
| Lake Arbor | 2.36 | 42.6 | 17.3% | 47.8% | 6.8% | 1997 | $2,322 | 53.3% | 95.8% | 6.8% |
| Fairmount Heights | 2.41 | 38.0 | 18.5% | 30.1% | 3.7% | 1964 | $1,676 | 23.6% | 84.0% | 10.9% |
| Largo | 2.42 | 40.9 | 18.2% | 36.8% | 6.0% | 1987 | $2,143 | 44.6% | 93.8% | 6.4% |
| Cheverly | 2.64 | 38.7 | 16.2% | 29.9% | 4.9% | 1962 | $2,190 | 49.7% | 91.4% | 5.9% |
| Landover Hills | 3.46 | 37.8 | 12.5% | 22.1% | 2.3% | 1952 | $2,261 | 14.6% | 70.5% | 6.1% |
| Forestville | 2.45 | 41.2 | 16.8% | 34.2% | 11.3% | 1970 | $2,030 | 23.9% | 88.2% | 4.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
Cities with similar populations: Artesia, NM · North Chicago, IL · North Bend, WA · North Mankato, MN · North New Hyde Park, NY · Northampton, MA · Northview, MI · Oak Park, CA · Oil City, PA · Pawleys Island, SC
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Summerfield. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.