Population 4,146 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Summit Lake
Household size in Summit Lake
| Period | Summit Lake | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.45 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.60 | 2.48 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.43 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.37 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Summit Lake run small, averaging 2.46 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Locally, though, the typical household here is bigger than in the Akron area overall, where it has 2.37 people. Only two of Akron's 19 neighborhoods have larger households.
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 Summit Lake
| Period | Summit Lake | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.9 | 39.7 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.0 | 40.6 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.1 | 41.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.3 | 42.2 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.4 | +2.5 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 31.3, Summit Lake is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 26.9, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next. Only one other Akron neighborhood is younger.
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 Summit Lake
| Period | Summit Lake | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.0% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 37.9% | 10.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 31.4% | 10.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 39.5% | 11.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +10.4 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Summit Lake: 39.5% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. No other Akron neighborhood has 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 Summit Lake
Renters in Summit Lake
| Period | Summit Lake | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.5% | 30.6% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 66.5% | 32.5% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 67.6% | 33.4% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 65.6% | 31.9% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +1.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Summit Lake: 65.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Just over half of owners (53.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Summit Lake
| Period | Summit Lake | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.1% | 9.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.7% | 10.3% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.0% | 9.9% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 8.1% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.6% of the housing in Summit Lake, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Summit Lake has a higher vacancy rate than the great majority of Akron neighborhoods.
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 Summit Lake
| Period | Summit Lake | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1949 | 1968 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1948 | 1968 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1947 | 1969 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1949 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +2 | +4 | +6 |
Summit Lake is a place of older homes: half were built before 1949, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
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 Summit Lake
| Period | Summit Lake | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $617 | $834 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $630 | $856 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $684 | $957 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $795 | $1,182 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$178 | +$349 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Summit Lake costs $795 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 41.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only one other Akron neighborhood has lower rents.
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 Summit Lake
Bachelor's degrees in Summit Lake
| Period | Summit Lake | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 29.4% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 30.1% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 32.5% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 35.8% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | +6.5 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Summit Lake: 6.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. No other Akron neighborhood has a lower share of college graduates.
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 Summit Lake
| Period | Summit Lake | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.4% | 89.9% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.5% | 90.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.7% | 92.0% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 75.1% | 92.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a quarter of adults in Summit Lake never finished high school, well above the national share: only 75.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. No other Akron neighborhood has a lower share of high school graduates.
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 Summit Lake
| Period | Summit Lake | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.8% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 22.2% | 9.7% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 5.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −3.5 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Summit Lake: 19.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. No other Akron neighborhood has higher unemployment. 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).
Summit Lake compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Lake | 2.46 | 31.3 | 39.5% | 65.6% | 16.6% | 1949 | $795 | 6.2% | 75.1% | 19.8% |
| Lane-Wooster | 2.20 | 34.1 | 25.9% | 67.3% | 11.3% | 1967 | $890 | 9.6% | 87.8% | 15.3% |
| Downtown Akron | 1.52 | 40.5 | 18.5% | 88.0% | 13.4% | 1962 | $690 | 12.9% | 82.8% | 11.0% |
| South Akron | 2.66 | 31.4 | 29.8% | 58.4% | 17.1% | 1941 | $1,020 | 11.8% | 84.2% | 6.2% |
| Kenmore | 2.39 | 39.6 | 19.5% | 49.1% | 14.4% | 1947 | $961 | 13.2% | 86.2% | 6.3% |
| University of Ohio Akron | 2.42 | 22.4 | 13.2% | 91.9% | 18.7% | 1966 | $943 | 40.7% | 87.3% | 9.3% |
| Firestone Park | 2.30 | 39.6 | 24.9% | 37.8% | 12.1% | 1952 | $1,067 | 17.7% | 90.5% | 7.3% |
| West Akron | 2.36 | 41.9 | 27.4% | 46.9% | 13.5% | 1948 | $1,055 | 16.5% | 89.5% | 9.1% |
| East Akron | 2.21 | 39.1 | 25.4% | 55.6% | 11.4% | 1950 | $980 | 8.0% | 83.4% | 15.3% |
| Highland Square | 2.00 | 41.8 | 8.2% | 58.0% | 7.5% | 1943 | $1,160 | 38.2% | 93.7% | 10.1% |
| Middlebury | 2.31 | 32.2 | 21.2% | 71.5% | 17.9% | 1942 | $901 | 11.2% | 86.7% | 13.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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 Summit Lake. 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.
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