Living in North Smithfield, Rhode Island
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Smithfield · Census data 2020–2024
North Smithfield has 12,708 residents with a median age of 45.5. The median household income is $108,866 (24% higher than the Rhode Island median), the median home value is $457,200, the median rent is $1,282/month.
North Smithfield at a glance
- Population
- 12,708
- Median age
- 45.5State: 40.6
- Median household income
- $108,866State: $87,796
- Median home value
- $457,200State: $404,200
- Median rent
- $1,282/moState: $1,342
- Homeowners
- 77.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is North Smithfield a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the Rhode Island median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Home values 13% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Smithfield
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Smithfield the median home value is $457,200, 37% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,282 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,428 a month in housing costs.
North Smithfield median household income
The median household income in North Smithfield is $108,866 and the income per person is $53,528. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Rhode Island: 11.2%).
Housing in North Smithfield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,240
- Owner-occupied
- 77.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.1%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.48
North Smithfield demographics
- Population
- 12,708
- Median age
- 45.5
- Under 18
- 19.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 5,015
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Smithfield ›
Education in North Smithfield
33.8% of adults 25 and older in North Smithfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (Rhode Island: 37.7%), and 11.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Smithfield
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 14.2%
- Drive alone
- 78.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
North Smithfield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Smithfield | 12,708 | $108,866 | $457,200 | $1,282 |
| Woonsocket | 43,521 | $61,059 | $311,000 | $1,161 |
| Cumberland Hill | 8,648 | $130,506 | $394,300 | $1,310 |
| Blackstone | 9,255 | $94,191 | $404,400 | $1,189 |
| Millville | 3,160 | $127,188 | $444,600 | $1,468 |
| Smithfield | 22,233 | $102,077 | $446,400 | $1,016 |
| Harmony | 1,006 | $120,235 | $341,400 | — |
| Lincoln | 22,864 | $104,821 | $450,600 | $1,468 |
| Cumberland | 36,820 | $117,522 | $431,000 | $1,379 |
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What is the median household income in North Smithfield, RI?
The median household income in North Smithfield is $108,866, 24% higher than the Rhode Island median of $87,796 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in North Smithfield?
The median home value in North Smithfield is $457,200, compared with $404,200 in Rhode Island.
How much is rent in North Smithfield?
The median gross rent in North Smithfield is $1,282 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is North Smithfield, RI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the Rhode Island median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: home values 13% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in North Smithfield?
The median age in North Smithfield is 45.5 years (Rhode Island: 40.6).
How long is the commute in North Smithfield?
The average commute to work in North Smithfield is 26 minutes; 14.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Smithfield?
The unemployment rate in North Smithfield is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Smithfield?
33.8% of adults in North 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.
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