Living in Middle Smithfield, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Middle Smithfield · Census data 2020–2024
Middle Smithfield has 16,010 residents with a median age of 43.2. The median household income is $88,026 (13% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $249,200, the median rent is $1,556/month.
Middle Smithfield at a glance
- Population
- 16,010
- Median age
- 43.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $88,026State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $249,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,556/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 87.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.2%
- Average commute
- 50 min
Is Middle Smithfield a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 50 minutes; unemployment of 7.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Middle Smithfield
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Middle Smithfield the median home value is $249,200, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,556 per month, which is 39.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,930 a month in housing costs.
Middle Smithfield median household income
The median household income in Middle Smithfield is $88,026 and the income per person is $36,892. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Middle Smithfield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,322
- Owner-occupied
- 87.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.3%
- Vacant
- 22.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.81
Middle Smithfield demographics
- Population
- 16,010
- Median age
- 43.2
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 14.5%
- Households
- 5,704
- Foreign-born
- 13.8%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Middle Smithfield ›
Education in Middle Smithfield
25.2% of adults 25 and older in Middle Smithfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 8.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Middle Smithfield
- Unemployment rate
- 7.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 50 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11%
- Drive alone
- 70.2%
- Public transit
- 4.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
Middle Smithfield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Smithfield | 16,010 | $88,026 | $249,200 | $1,556 |
| Saw Creek | 4,422 | $70,540 | $262,500 | $2,101 |
| Smithfield | 7,953 | $105,705 | $304,400 | $1,194 |
| Price | 3,734 | $82,898 | $275,400 | $1,838 |
| Hardwick | 1,423 | $124,625 | $421,200 | $1,818 |
| East Stroudsburg | 9,319 | $59,821 | $227,900 | $1,479 |
| Pine Ridge | 3,099 | $67,296 | $217,500 | — |
| Lehman | 11,105 | $66,870 | $228,200 | $1,869 |
| Penn Estates | 3,659 | $118,681 | $283,100 | — |
More for people moving to Middle Smithfield
Middle Smithfield ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Middle Smithfield: FAQ
What is the median household income in Middle Smithfield, PA?
The median household income in Middle Smithfield is $88,026, 13% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Middle Smithfield?
The median home value in Middle Smithfield is $249,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Middle Smithfield?
The median gross rent in Middle Smithfield is $1,556 per month, about 39.3% of household income.
Is Middle Smithfield, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 10.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 50 minutes; unemployment of 7.6%.
What is the median age in Middle Smithfield?
The median age in Middle Smithfield is 43.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Middle Smithfield?
The average commute to work in Middle Smithfield is 50 minutes; 11% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Middle Smithfield?
The unemployment rate in Middle Smithfield is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Middle Smithfield?
25.2% of adults in Middle Smithfield 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.
Last updated: