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Summerfield, NC

Summerfield is a town in Guilford County, North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 10,951.

The town is largely regarded as a suburb of Greensboro and as development has grown, the town has slowly transformed from a rural farming area into a bedroom community. It features a town hall, along Oak Ridge Road (aka NC 150), west of Battleground Avenue (aka US 220), as well as a shopping center east of Battleground Avenue and Auburn Road, located on the eastern portion of NC 150. Interstate 73 passes just west of the town's center, connecting with NC 150, and also connecting with US 158 in the northernmost part of the town.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 27.3 square miles (70.7 km²), of which 27.1 square miles (70.2 km²) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.4 km²) (0.62%) is water.

The area was settled in about 1769 by Charles Bruce who acquired the name Bruce's Crossroads. In February 1781 patriot forces under General Henry Lee III and British forces under General Banastre Tarleton skirmished at the crossroads during the American Revolutionary War. In 1812 a post office was established, and the community was renamed Summerfield, in homage to evangelist John Summerfield.

Summerfield School Gymnasium and Community Center has a gym that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. The Summerfield Historic District was listed in 2005.

Former North Carolina Governor Alexander Martin had a house that he lived in in the town square of Summerfield, which is not standing today. George Washington stayed in the house during the Revolutionary War. There is currently a historical home on the square known as the Martin House, but it was lived in by a son of the Governor. Currently, the Martin House is owned by the town of Summerfield.

Summerfield serves as home to Summerfield Elementary School which serves as the primary school for grades kindergarten to fifth grade in the town. Summerfield Charter Academy (SCA), a charter school operated by National Heritage Academies is also located in Summerfield and educates children from kindergarten through eighth grade although it is not as open and flexible as most charter schools tend to be. Students of SCA are known as the Summerfield Stampede. Most people in Summerfield attend Northern Guilford Middle School and Northern Guilford High School, while some attend Northern Elementary School, all three located east on Route 150, in proximity to Brown Summit, and having the Nighthawk as their mascot. Some residents attend Northwest Guilford Middle School followed by Northwest Guilford High School, both of which are located nearby in Greensboro. The mascot of the NW schools and Summerfield Elementary School is the Viking.

The town places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, with several healthcare facilities catering to the well-being of its residents. The Summerfield Family Medical Center is a cornerstone of the community, offering comprehensive medical services and promoting a healthy lifestyle. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Cone Health LeBauer HealthCare offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Strength & Body and Sculpt and Flow. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Summerfield, such as the Nathaniel Greene Trail and Bald Eagle Trail to Lake Higgins. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Summerfield, NC are Greensboro National Golf Club, Greensboro Science Center, and Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden.

Population: 10,951 (2020). ZIP Code: 27358. Area codes: 336, 743. Elevation: 856 ft (261 m). Area: 26.69 sq mi (69.12 km²).

FAQs

Is Summerfield, NC a good place to live?

Summerfield is in Guilford County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Summerfield offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Summerfield, there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Summerfield and residents tend to lean conservative. 

What are the demographics of Summerfield, NC?

Summerfield, NC is home to a population of 11k people, of which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2022, 7.1% of Summerfield, NC residents were born outside of the country (780 people). In 2022, there were 16.1 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (9.03k people) in Summerfield, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 560 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 488 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

What is the poverty rate in Summerfield, NC?

In 2022, the median household income of Summerfield households was $148,182. Summerfield households made slightly more than Oak Ridge households ($146,131) and Rolesville households ($145,166). However, 8.3% of Summerfield families live in poverty.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of Summerfield

Summerfield Family Medical Center

Cone Health LeBauer HealthCare 

Strength & Body 

Sculpt and Flow

Nathaniel Greene Trail 

Bald Eagle Trail to Lake Higgins

Greensboro National Golf Club

Greensboro Science Center

Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden

Niche

DataUSA

North Carolina Demographics

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