Smithfield, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Isle of Wight County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
8,729 Population 897/sq mi density
$110,182 Median Income $55,446 per capita
$358,100 Home Value $407,033 Zillow
$1,182 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
274 Violent Crime/100K 1,127 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$110,182 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$358,100 home value, $1,182/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
274 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$358,100
27% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,182/mo
2% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
82.4%
26% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,611
Median year built: 1991

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$358,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$407,033
Redfin Median Sale
$455,000
Median Sale Price
$455,000
Median List Price
$622,820
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

82.4%
Owner-Occupied
17.6%
Renter-Occupied
82%
18%
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio
$1,137/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,181/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,369/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,787/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,126/mo
Census median rent: $1,182/mo · Zillow rent: $2,450/mo

Market Indicators (Redfin)

Median Sale Price
$455,000
Median Days on Market
23 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
7
Price Drops
7.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$223
Active Inventory
41
homes for sale

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
28.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
8% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1991
Average age of housing stock: 35 years
Homeownership Rate
82.4%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$358,100
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$407,033
Redfin Median Sale$455,000
Median Sale Price$455,000
Median List Price$622,820
Price Per Sq Ft$223

Rent

Census Median Rent$1,182
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,450
FMR Studio$1,137
FMR 1-Bedroom$1,181
FMR 2-Bedroom$1,369
FMR 3-Bedroom$1,787
FMR 4-Bedroom$2,126

Market

Days on Market23
Sale-to-List Ratio1.0%
Price Drops7.3%
Homes Sold7
Active Inventory41
Price Per Sq Ft$223

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied82.4%
Renter-Occupied17.6%
Homeownership Rate82.4%
Total Housing Units3,611
Median Year Built1991
Rent Burden28.4%