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Smith Mills, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Dukes County County
Smith Mills, MA
At a Glance
How Smith Mills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Smith Mills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Smith Mills a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Smith Mills residents earn a median household income of $56,250 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,661. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,434 business establishments, including 154 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Smith Mills is $384,600 , 36% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $428,272. Median rent is $599/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Smith Mills reports 1,257 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 231% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,526/100K.
Education
32.7% of adults in Smith Mills hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% below the national average). 80.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Smith Mills has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.