salaryRent is higher than in 70% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.5 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $81,000 a year. That is $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Washington cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Washington. It is number 97 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Summit View?
Share of households by yearly income. 45.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Summit View
| Size | Summit View | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,660 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,971 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,509 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,141 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Summit View overall?
Everyday prices in Washington overall are 7% above the U.S. average (index 107.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Summit View, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Summit View
Life in Summit View
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Summit View?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,613 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $524,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $52,430 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Summit View, WA?
Renting in Summit View costs a median of about $2,025 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Summit View?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $81,000 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Summit View cheap or expensive?
Summit View is rated OK: rent takes 20.7% of the typical household income of $117,347. It ranks 97th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Summit View?
The median homeowner in Summit View pays $5,474 a year in property taxes, about 1.04% of the median home value.
Is Summit View more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Washington are 7% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Summit View?
The median home value in Summit View is $524,300, about 4.5 times the typical yearly household income.
8,480 people live in Summit View. Numbers are typical (middle) values.