Summit, New Jersey is a vibrant, tree‑lined city of about 21,000 residents situated roughly 20 miles west of Manhattan, offering the charm of a small town with big‑city amenities . Its bustling downtown along Springfield Avenue features a rich mix of boutiques, restaurants, cafés, and regular community events—farmers’ markets, street fairs, and arts festivals—centered around the Village Green . Summit is renowned for its top-tier public schools, with nearly all students advancing to college, along with notable private institutions . Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy proximity to parks like Reeves‑Reed Arboretum and the Watchung Reservation, municipal and Passaic River trails, golf, and pools . Excellent commuter links include Midtown‑Direct rail to NYC in about 35–40 minutes, plus easy access to Routes 24/78 and Newark Airport . A thriving arts scene—anchored by institutions like the Summit Playhouse, Visual Arts Center, and a vibrant library—rounds out its reputation as one of New Jersey’s most desirable, family‑friendly suburbs.