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Smithfield, NC Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

raleigh_ella

Smithfield housing prices -when will it stop?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Poverty rate is 24.3%, which is higher than I expected. Household incomes average around $37,827 in Smithfield. Rent is about $601/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush h...

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Madeline Myers

Moving to Smithfield for work -advice?

I'm originally from Boston and The median home value here is around $217,000, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 24.3%, which is higher than I expected. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The suburbs are where mos...

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Claire Williams

What surprised you most about Smithfield?

My family moved here when I was a kid. The median home value here is around $217,000, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $601 for rent here. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Would love some local per...

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Madeline Myers

Working in Smithfield -salaries realistic?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Born and raised here. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $601 for rent here. Rent is about $601/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $37,827 in Smithfield. People here are genuinely friend...

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Nora Green

Best companies to work for in Smithfield?

Hello, Median household income is $37,827, which feels on the lower side for the area. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What would you do? The school system varies a l...

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Alexander Wright

Worst things about Smithfield nobody talks about

Curious what people think. It's a a small town city with about 11,798 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Brooklyn Campbell

Things that make Smithfield unique

Hello, We're a young couple and You can expect to pay around $601 for rent here. Poverty rate is 24.3%, which is higher than I expected. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Elena Cox

Co-working spaces in Smithfield?

Hey folks, I've been here for 11 years and Crime rate is something to consider -Smithfield sits at 551.2 per 100K. Median household income is $37,827, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods....

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