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Smithtown, NY Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Carter Cruz

What to expect moving to Smithtown?

So, I'm retired and It's a a small town city with about 24,940 people. With a population of 24,940, Smithtown is a small town. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependen...

3 replies 13 upvotes moving
Angel

Housing in Smithtown compared to Raleigh

Curious what people think. I've been here for 8 years and Poverty rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. With a population of 24,940, Smithtown is a small town. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely ri...

0 replies 9 upvotes housing
Mia Williams

Is Smithtown good for remote workers?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I grew up here but left for a while. Household incomes average around $148,852 in Smithtown. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Worth the trade-offs?

13 replies 2 upvotes jobs
Emily Evans

What Smithtown does better than anywhere else

Hello, You can expect to pay around $1,851 for rent here. With a population of 24,940, Smithtown is a small town. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Would love some local perspective. Cheers.

10 replies 1 upvotes best-worst
Sophia Brown

Planning a move to Smithtown -neighborhoods?

So, I've been here for 7 years and Crime rate is something to consider -Smithtown sits at 22.0 per 100K. Homes are going for about $661,400 on average. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used t...

1 replies 7 upvotes moving
brielle_chef

Working remotely from Smithtown

Been meaning to ask this. Just moved here 4 months ago and Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 24,940, Smithtown is a small town. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -s...

13 replies 14 upvotes jobs
Mia Williams

What's it really like living in Smithtown?

With a population of 24,940, Smithtown is a small town. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What do you all think?

2 replies 7 upvotes living
Sophia Brown

Raising a family in Smithtown -thoughts?

Hi all, I grew up here but left for a while. Household incomes average around $148,852 in Smithtown. It's a a small town city with about 24,940 people. Poverty rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,851 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. Co...

0 replies 1 upvotes living
Sophia Brown

Is Smithtown still affordable?

Been meaning to ask this. Been living here since 2008. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

13 replies 10 upvotes housing
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