Summit, AZ

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Population
4,896
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
2,624 ft
Median Home Value
$150,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$655/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$47,064
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
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Summit is a quiet, unincorporated community just south of Tucson, sitting between the city and Sahuarita along Old Nogales Highway. Life here leans semi-rural and laid-back, with a mix of manufactured homes, single-family houses with spacious yards, and local businesses. Open desert stretches out toward the horizon, giving residents big skies and mountain views while keeping Interstate 19 close at hand for an easy commute.

Families are served by the Sunnyside Unified School District, with Summit View Elementary and Summit Park providing convenient spots for kids to learn and play. While local shops take care of daily essentials, residents are only a short drive from Tucson International Airport, major healthcare centers, and regional employment hubs. It offers an appealing balance for anyone looking for affordable desert space within easy reach of the Tucson metro area.

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