At a Glance
Median Income
$148,852
$65,014 per capita
Home Value
$661,400
Zillow: $828,649
Median Rent
$1,851/mo
33.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
50.2%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.9%
8.2% smoking rate
How Smithtown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Smithtown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Smithtown a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Smithtown residents earn a median household income of $148,852 , which is 98% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $65,014. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Smithtown is $661,400 , 135% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $828,649. Median rent is $1,851/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
50.2% of adults in Smithtown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% above the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Smithtown has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population24,940
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density2,091/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born8.0%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$148,852
Per Capita$65,014
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A
Home Value$661,400
Rent$1,851
Ownership88.1%
Zillow$828,649
Housing Units8,547
Rent Burden33.3%
Health
Obesity26.9%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation53 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.2%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+22.3%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute33 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Smithtown was built in 1967.
16.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.