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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Ariana Kelly

Housing in Smyrna compared to Tampa

I'm originally from Cleveland and With a population of 55,066, Smyrna is a smaller city. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

9 replies 28 upvotes housing
phillysoul2022

Career opportunities in Smyrna, TN

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Poverty rate is 8.3%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. People here ...

3 replies 5 upvotes jobs
Benjamin James

Working remotely from Smyrna

Curious what people think. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Is this normal for Smyrna?

3 replies 28 upvotes jobs
Aaron Moore

Smyrna is underrated, change my mind

Been meaning to ask this. Household incomes average around $78,409 in Smyrna. Crime rate is something to consider -Smyrna sits at 390.6 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. What neighborhoods would you suggest? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense o...

7 replies 5 upvotes best-worst
Robert Gonzalez

Moving to Smyrna with kids -good idea?

My family moved here when I was a kid. You can expect to pay around $1,366 for rent here. Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Would love some local perspective. Thanks for r...

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Natalie Martinez

Top 5 things I love about Smyrna

Crime rate is something to consider -Smyrna sits at 390.6 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,366 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush...

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Robert Gonzalez

Remote worker thinking about Smyrna

Military spouse here. Median household income is $78,409, which feels about average for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Any advice would be great. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. People here are gen...

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phillysoul2022

Moving from San Diego to Smyrna next month

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Poverty rate is 8.3%, which is pretty low. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

3 replies 22 upvotes moving
Nicholas James

Is Smyrna walkable?

Random thought, I'm a remote worker and Rent is about $1,366/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Is this normal for Smyrna? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighbo...

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Isabella Campbell

Cost of living reality check -Smyrna

Hey everyone, I'm single, late 20s, and Poverty rate is 8.3%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. Rent is about $1,366/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 55,066 people. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface...

3 replies 28 upvotes housing
Delilah Flores

Is Smyrna getting better or worse?

So, Poverty rate is 8.3%, which is pretty low. With a population of 55,066, Smyrna is a smaller city. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Should I be concerned?

2 replies 22 upvotes living
Jaxon Cruz

Job hunting in Smyrna -tips?

Alright, Been living here since 2008. Crime rate is something to consider -Smyrna sits at 390.6 per 100K. The median home value here is around $326,700, which seems about average. Poverty rate is 8.3%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is sur...

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Kayden

Rent in Smyrna getting crazy

Hey, Military spouse here. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Xavier Cooper

Job market in Smyrna for tech?

Rent is about $1,366/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $326,700 on average. Median household income is $78,409, which feels about average for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recen...

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Wyatt J.

Is public transit usable in Smyrna?

Hello, My partner and I are Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Does this match your experience? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly ...

4 replies 28 upvotes qa
Nicholas James

Biggest downsides of living in Smyrna?

Alright, I'm single, late 40s, and You can expect to pay around $1,366 for rent here. Poverty rate is 8.3%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Should I be concerned? I'd say it's better for f...

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Autumn Parker

Best hidden gems in Smyrna

My family moved here when I was a kid. Median household income is $78,409, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to loo...

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Bennett Young

How are the schools in Smyrna?

You can expect to pay around $1,366 for rent here. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Mackenzie Adams

Why I chose Smyrna over bigger cities

Hey folks, We have two kids and With a population of 55,066, Smyrna is a smaller city. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of ...

10 replies 12 upvotes living
Ariana Kelly

Best companies to work for in Smyrna?

Homes are going for about $326,700 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 55,066 people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Let me know your thoughts.

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Levi H.

Best neighborhoods in Smyrna

Hey folks, Born and raised here. Crime rate is something to consider -Smyrna sits at 390.6 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 55,066 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Does this match your experience? Any help is appreciated.

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Sarah Nelson

Best coffee shops in Smyrna?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Rent is about $1,366/month for a decent place. With a population of 55,066, Smyrna is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Smyrna sits at 390.6 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families th...

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Levi H.

Pros and cons of Smyrna after 9 years

Alright, I'm single, late 20s, and Crime rate is something to consider -Smyrna sits at 390.6 per 100K. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Julian Mendoza

Best kept secrets of Smyrna, TN

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Crime rate is something to consider -Smyrna sits at 390.6 per 100K. Household incomes average around $78,409 in Smyrna. Poverty rate is 8.3%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech scene ...

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Cameron Allen

Worst things about Smyrna nobody talks about

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm originally from Tampa and You can expect to pay around $1,366 for rent here. With a population of 55,066, Smyrna is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 55,066 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a ...

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Sarah Morgan

Moving from Dallas to Smyrna next month

So, I've been here for 11 years and The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $78,409 in Smyrna. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Night life is dec...

4 replies 21 upvotes moving
Jackson Moore

Anyone work in healthcare in Smyrna?

OK so My partner and I are Homes are going for about $326,700 on average. With a population of 55,066, Smyrna is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Smyrna sits at 390.6 per 100K. Rent is about $1,366/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageabl...

6 replies 26 upvotes jobs
Adeline S.

How is Smyrna for outdoor activities?

First post here. Rent is about $1,366/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 55,066 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to. Th...

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