At a Glance
Median Income
$43,854
$12,377 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
Zillow: $378,254
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
36.1% high school+
Unemployment
16.3%
25.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
14.3% smoking rate
How Smith Corner Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Smith Corner's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Smith Corner a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Smith Corner residents earn a median household income of $43,854 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $12,377. The unemployment rate stands at 16.3% (353% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,950 business establishments, including 1,569 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Smith Corner is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $378,254. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
7.8% of adults in Smith Corner hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
36.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Smith Corner has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.
Data Overview
People
Population423
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density1,923/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born59.1%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$43,854
Per Capita$12,377
Unemployment16.3%
Poverty25.6%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent
Ownership70.6%
Zillow$378,254
Housing Units107
Rent Burden33.1%
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking14.3%
Premature Death10,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain7.7 in/yr
AQI72 (Moderate)
Elevation329 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+36.1%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute19 min
Broadband64.3%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries28
Did You Know?
The median home in Smith Corner was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is San Luis Obispo County Regional (77 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
59.1% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 197 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.