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About
Life in Summerfield
Summerfield is a community of 11,031 people in North Carolina. The median household income is $160,275, and median home values are around $521,900. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.
Summerfield at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Foreign-Born
10.7%
Broadband Internet
97.4%
of households
Population Growth
+3.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.7% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Summerfield: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Summerfield, the largest foreign-born group is from India (14.4%), and 2.9% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
26.8%
of residents
65 and Older
15.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
37.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
11.8%
of households
Married Couples
72.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.93
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Living
Rent, home values, and income in Summerfield
In Summerfield, home values are 81% above the NC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
39.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,337
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
93.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2000
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $517,466 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts above NC average
Unemployment in Summerfield
Unemployment in Guilford County, which includes Summerfield, is 0.5 percentage points higher than the NC average.
Unemployment rate
Summerfield: Guilford County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Guilford County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Summerfield is about 2% of Guilford County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Summerfield Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute27.8 min avg
How Summerfield residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Summerfield, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)
Small hub1.0M passengers boarded in 2025
- 66 mi
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Medium hub7.7M passengers boarded in 2025
- 90 mi
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Major hub25.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 54% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Guilford County Sheriff's Office, which covers Summerfield, runs 54% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
152.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
623.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Guilford County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 22 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
93.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Guilford County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Guilford County, which includes Summerfield, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 22 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $210,000 |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $306,000 |
| 2023 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $195,000 |
| 2022 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.1M |
| 2021 | 15 | Winter Weather | $1.1M |
| 2020 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.8M |
| 2019 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $194,000 |
| 2018 | 22 | Flash Flood | $81.8M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Guilford County, county-wide
Summerfield is about 2% of Guilford County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Guilford County, which includes Summerfield, is typically good — 274 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
274
per year
Moderate Days
91
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Guilford County, county-wide
Summerfield is about 2% of Guilford County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate87°F summers, 32°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Summerfield has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 32°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
70°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
71°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
52°/32°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
46.1"
Annual Snowfall
7.1"
Hot Days/Year
33
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
69
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
124
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 30°F | 3.39" |
| Feb | 53°F | 33°F | 2.81" |
| Mar | 61°F | 39°F | 3.72" |
| Apr | 71°F | 48°F | 3.78" |
| May | 78°F | 57°F | 3.49" |
| Jun | 85°F | 65°F | 4.09" |
| Jul | 89°F | 69°F | 4.18" |
| Aug | 87°F | 68°F | 4.36" |
| Sep | 80°F | 62°F | 4.59" |
| Oct | 71°F | 49°F | 3.10" |
| Nov | 61°F | 39°F | 3.27" |
| Dec | 52°F | 33°F | 3.17" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Summerfield
Uninsured
3.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Summerfield's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.6 mi away · Greensboro
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education21.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Summerfield
Summerfield's student/teacher ratio is 21.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 59.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
59.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Summerfield (within 15 miles)
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
10.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 14,062 students · in-state tuition $7,731 · 61% graduate · median earnings $53,402 (10 yrs after entry)
North Carolina A & T State University
11.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 12,182 students · in-state tuition $6,813 · 58% graduate · median earnings $50,279 (10 yrs after entry)
Strayer University-North Carolina
10.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 2,671 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 12% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,001 students · in-state tuition $42,320 · 49% graduate · median earnings $52,803 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 708 students · in-state tuition $21,660 · 48% graduate · median earnings $50,121 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 178 students · in-state tuition $19,140 · 24% graduate · median earnings $43,355 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, 6 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Summerfield
Summerfield has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (6 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
National Military Park
6 mi awayBooker T Washington National Monument
National Monument
64 mi awayCities Near Summerfield
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Summerfield FAQ
Is Summerfield, North Carolina safe?⌄
Summerfield is policed by the Guilford County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 152 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 624 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Summerfield, North Carolina?⌄
Guilford County, which includes Summerfield, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
How is the commute in Summerfield, North Carolina?⌄
The average commute in Summerfield is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from