At a Glance
Median Income
$96,780
$63,475 per capita
Home Value
$409,000
Zillow: $443,309
Median Rent
$1,682/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
233/100K
1,317/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
59.0%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
9.3% smoking rate
How Smyrna Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Smyrna's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Smyrna a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Smyrna residents earn a median household income of $96,780 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $63,475. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 72,716 business establishments, including 3,816 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Smyrna is $409,000 , 45% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $443,309. Median rent is $1,682/month, with 28.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Smyrna reports 233 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,317/100K. The murder rate is 3.5/100K.
Education
59.0% of adults in Smyrna hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% above the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Smyrna has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population56,285
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density3,481/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born14.8%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,780
Per Capita$63,475
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$243,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,939
Housing
A
Home Value$409,000
Rent$1,682
Ownership56.7%
Zillow$443,309
Housing Units26,383
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
F
Violent233/100K
Property1,317/100K
Murder3.5/100K
Assault173/100K
Burglary254/100K
Health
Obesity29.1%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death8,075/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation1,027 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+59.0%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+22.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 72%
Commute29 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed211 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries32
Did You Know?
The median home in Smyrna was built in 1989.
28.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.529 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
14.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 211 Mbps.
There are 3,816 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 145 fatal vehicle crashes.