Living in Smithtown, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Smithtown · Census data 2020–2024
Smithtown has 24,375 residents with a median age of 47. The median household income is $150,664 (75% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $704,700, the median rent is $2,020/month.
Smithtown at a glance
- Population
- 24,375
- Median age
- 47State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $150,664State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $704,700State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,020/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 88.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.2%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Smithtown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 75% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: Home values 66% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Smithtown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Smithtown the median home value is $704,700, 112% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,020 per month, which is 31.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,898 a month in housing costs.
Smithtown median household income
The median household income in Smithtown is $150,664 and the income per person is $64,161. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Smithtown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,235
- Owner-occupied
- 88.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.4%
- Vacant
- 2.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.94
Smithtown demographics
- Population
- 24,375
- Median age
- 47
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 8,033
- Foreign-born
- 9.5%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Smithtown ›
Education in Smithtown
51.2% of adults 25 and older in Smithtown have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 21.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Smithtown
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 18.6%
- Drive alone
- 71.8%
- Public transit
- 3.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
Smithtown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithtown | 24,375 | $150,664 | $704,700 | $2,020 |
| Village of the Branch | 1,903 | $173,958 | $705,900 | — |
| Hauppauge | 20,793 | $141,378 | $652,900 | $2,646 |
| Kings Park | 16,516 | $121,136 | $619,000 | $1,927 |
| Nesconset | 13,833 | $152,500 | $639,500 | $3,105 |
| Nissequogue | 1,528 | $172,500 | $1,121,000 | $3,283 |
| Commack | 36,558 | $169,792 | $678,200 | $2,665 |
| St. James | 13,244 | $142,368 | $652,700 | $2,218 |
| Head of the Harbor | 1,384 | $250,001 | $1,167,400 | $2,333 |
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What is the median household income in Smithtown, NY?
The median household income in Smithtown is $150,664, 75% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Smithtown?
The median home value in Smithtown is $704,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Smithtown?
The median gross rent in Smithtown is $2,020 per month, about 31.6% of household income.
Is Smithtown, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 75% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: home values 66% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Smithtown?
The median age in Smithtown is 47 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Smithtown?
The average commute to work in Smithtown is 33 minutes; 18.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Smithtown?
The unemployment rate in Smithtown is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Smithtown?
51.2% of adults in Smithtown have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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