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Smyrna, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Chenango County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
163 Population 679/sq mi density
$29,732 Median Income $22,482 per capita
$86,000 Home Value $170,771 Zillow
$1,125 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
329 Violent Crime/100K 3,951 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$29,732 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,000 home value, $1,125/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
329 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Smyrna, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$29,732
60% below
$22,482 per capita
Home Value
$86,000
69% below
Zillow: $170,771
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
3% below
37.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
329/100K
13% below
3,951/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
77% below
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
16.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
246 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
40%
Home Value
31%
Rent
97%
Poverty
131%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
139%
Crime
87%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Smyrna a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Smyrna residents earn a median household income of $29,732 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,482. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,040 business establishments, including 91 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Smyrna is $86,000 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,771. Median rent is $1,125/month, with 37.5% 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 1938.

Safety & Crime

Smyrna reports 329 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,951/100K.

Education

7.9% of adults in Smyrna hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Smyrna has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population163
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density679/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$29,732
Per Capita$22,482
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty16.3%
County GDP$3,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,234

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,000
Rent$1,125
Ownership58.7%
Zillow$170,771
Housing Units93
Rent Burden37.5%

Crime

F
Violent329/100K
Property3,951/100K

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,172/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,179 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Commute16 min
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Smyrna was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Albert S Nader Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.