At a Glance
Median Income
$56,250
$37,661 per capita
Home Value
$384,600
Zillow: $428,272
Median Rent
$599/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.7%
80.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
15.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Smith Mills a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 6.4% (78% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population4,467
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density957/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born10.8%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$37,661
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$2,110M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,374
Housing
C+
Home Value$384,600
Rent$599
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$428,272
Housing Units2,001
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity30.6%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death4,473/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain45.9 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation143 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.7%
High School+80.6%
Graduate+12.4%
School Score7.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 75%
Commute30 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Smith Mills was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is New Bedford Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.538 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
10.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 154 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.