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Summit Township is a civil township of Jackson County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 22,920 at the 2020 census. 

Jackson County is located in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population of the county was 160,366 as of the 2020 Census. Its seat of government is the city of Jackson. The county was set off in 1829 and organized in 1832. It is named for U.S. President Andrew Jackson and is considered to be one of Michigan's "Cabinet counties", named for members of Jackson's Cabinet.

Jackson County comprises the Jackson, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Jackson County Courthouse was designed by Claire Allen, a prominent southern Michigan architect. Jackson County is also home to the Michigan Whitetail Hall of Fame.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 30.01 square miles (77.73 km2), of which 29.09 square miles (75.34 km2) is land and 0.92 square miles (2.38 km2) (3.07%) is water. 

The Grand River flows northward through the southern and eastern parts of the township. Summit Township is in central Jackson County, bordered to the north by the city of Jackson, the county seat. The township encompasses the T3S R1W survey township.

The median income for a household in the township was $50,492, and the median income for a family was $57,182. Males had a median income of $43,249 versus $27,823 for females. The per capita income for the township was $25,738. About 3.7% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.1% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.

Summit places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Canton Township Fitness Center offers comprehensive fitness services including group classes and personal training. For those looking to relax and rejuvenate. Sumits Yoga offers daily yoga classes suitable for all levels, focusing on alignment, breath work, and mindfulness practices. For those interested in comprehensive fitness programs, the Summit on the Park provides a state-of-the-art fitness center, aquatics, and group fitness classes. Alta Bates Summit Medical Center offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Summit Physical Therapy specializes in personalized physical therapy treatments to aid in recovery and rehabilitation. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the beautiful trails at Summit Metro Parks, perfect for hiking, biking, and nature walks. For a family-friendly option, Canton Township Aquatic Center offers fun and fitness with its pools and water activities.
 

The top sites in Summit Township, MI are the Ella Sharp Museum, Michigan's Military Heritage Museum, and Ella Sharp Park

Population: 22,920 (2020). ZIP Codes: 49201, 49203. Area code: 517. Elevation: 958 ft (292 m). Area: 30.01 sq mi (77.7 km2).

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What are the demographics of Summit, MI?

With 22,716 people, Summit Township is the 87th most populated city in the state of Michigan out of 1,520 cities.  The largest Summit township racial/ethnic groups are White (83.3%) followed by Black (6.6%) and Two or More (4.9%). In 2022, the median household income of Summit Township households was $64,393. Summit township households made slightly more than Grant township households ($64,388), Erwin households ($64,375), and Gladwin township households ($64,375) . However, 6.2% of Summit Township families live in poverty.

Is Summit, MI expensive?

Summit township (Jackson County), Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 85.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.7% lower than the U.S. average and 6.8% higher than the average for Michigan. A typical home costs $201,100, which is 40.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 8.0% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700.

What county is Summit, MI in?

Summit Township is a civil township of Jackson County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 22,920 at the 2020 census. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 30.01 square miles (77.73 km2), of which 29.09 square miles (75.34 km2) is land and 0.92 square miles (2.38 km2) (3.07%) is water. 

Sources

Wikipedia

Summit Township

Michigan Demographics

Bestplaces

Ella Sharp Museum

Michigan's Military Heritage Museum

Ella Sharp Park

Canton Township Fitness Center

Sumits Yoga

Summit on the Park

Alta Bates Summit Medical Center

Summit Physical Therapy

Summit Metro Parks

Canton Township Aquatic Center

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