At a Glance
Median Income
$86,065
$37,819 per capita
Home Value
$317,600
Zillow: $360,073
Median Rent
$899/mo
24.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
34/100K
438/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
17.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
297 sunny days/yr
How Smithsburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Smithsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Smithsburg a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Smithsburg residents earn a median household income of $86,065 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,819. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,704 business establishments, including 333 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Smithsburg is $317,600 , 13% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $360,073. Median rent is $899/month, with 24.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
Smithsburg reports 34 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 438/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.9% of adults in Smithsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Smithsburg has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population3,069
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density2,623/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$86,065
Per Capita$37,819
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty17.6%
County GDP$9,961M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120
Housing
A+
Home Value$317,600
Rent$899
Ownership66.0%
Zillow$360,073
Housing Units1,107
Rent Burden24.9%
Crime
F
Violent34/100K
Property438/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault34/100K
Burglary67/100K
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,710/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation790 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute37 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Smithsburg was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 333 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.