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Smithfield, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Isle of Wight County County
Smithfield, VA
At a Glance
How Smithfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Smithfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Smithfield a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Smithfield residents earn a median household income of $110,182 , which is 47% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,446. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 926 business establishments, including 68 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Smithfield is $358,100 , 27% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $387,540. Median rent is $1,182/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Smithfield reports 200 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,768/100K. The murder rate is 11.8/100K.
Education
34.4% of adults in Smithfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% above the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Smithfield has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.