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Summit, NJ

Summit is the northernmost city of Union County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, located within the New York metropolitan area. Situated on a ridge in northern-central New Jersey, the city is located within the Raritan Valley and Rahway Valley regions, and also borders both Essex and Morris counties in the Passaic Valley region. Summit is a commercial hub and commuter town for New York City. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 22,719, an increase of 1,262 (+5.9%) from the 2010 census count of 21,457, which in turn reflected an increase of 326 (+1.5%) from the 21,131 counted in the 2000 census.

Originally incorporated as Summit Township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 23, 1869, from portions of New Providence Township (now Berkeley Heights) and Springfield Township, Summit was reincorporated as a city on March 8, 1899.

Possible derivations of Summit's name include its location atop the Second Watchung Mountain; the Summit Lodge, the house to which jurist James Kent moved in 1837 and which stands today at 50 Kent Place Boulevard; and to a local sawmill owner who granted passage to the Morris and Essex Railroad for a route to "the summit of the Short Hills".

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 6.05 square miles (15.66 km2), including 5.99 square miles (15.52 km2) of land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2) of water (0.84%). It is about 20 miles (32 km) west of Manhattan.

Many residents commute to New York City for work, benefiting from Summit's proximity to major financial institutions and corporate headquarters. Additionally, Summit is home to Overlook Medical Center, a leading healthcare facility serving the region. There are also health and wellness facilities around. Equinox Summit is a luxury fitness club with a wide range of fitness equipment, classes, and amenities. Summit YMCA offers fitness classes, gym facilities, swimming pools, and programs for all ages. Orangetheory Fitness Summit is known for its high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts that combine cardio and strength training. Bridges Yoga offers a range of yoga classes suitable for all levels, including Vinyasa, Hatha, and restorative yoga. Summit Yoga provides various yoga classes such as hot yoga, power yoga, and prenatal yoga

Top sites in Summit, NJ: Reeves-Reed Arboretum, Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, Cora Hartshorn Arboretum. 

Population: Approximately 21,000 (2020). Elevation: 213 feet (65 meters). Area: 6.4 square miles (16.5 km²). ZIP Code: 07901. Area code: 908. 

FAQs

What is the history of Summit, NJ?

The region in which Summit is located was purchased from Native Americans on October 28, 1664. Summit's earliest European settlers came to the area around the year 1710. The original name of Summit was "Turkey Hill" to distinguish it from the area then known as "Turkey" (New Providence's original name until 1759). During the American Revolutionary War, Summit was known as "Beacon Hill", because bonfire beacons were lit on an eastern ridge in Summit to warn the New Jersey militiamen of approaching British troops.

Is Summit, NJ a good place to live?

Summit is a suburb of New York City with a population of 22,555. Summit is in Union County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Summit offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Summit there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks.

What makes Summit, NJ famous?

The Summit Opera House was built in the 1890s by the Woman's Christian Temperance Union as a meeting place and dry entertainment hall. It currently houses Winberie's restaurant on the ground floor, and a church, office space, and apartments on the upper floors. It is located at Springfield Avenue and Kent Place Boulevard in downtown Summit.

Sources

City of Summit

Wikipedia

Niche

Overlook Medical Center

Equinox Summit

Summit YMCA

Orangetheory Fitness Summit

Bridges Yoga

Summit Yoga

Reeves-Reed Arboretum

Visual Arts Center of New Jersey

Cora Hartshorn Arboretum

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