What are the schools like in Smith Mills, MA?

Smith Mills is served primarily by Dartmouth. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1.

What is the median household income in Smith Mills?

The median household income in Smith Mills, MA is $73,393 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

What is the weather like in Smith Mills, MA?

Smith Mills has an average high temperature of 39.1°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.5 inches.

Smith Mills, MA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Smith Mills, MA affordable or expensive?

Smith Mills's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Smith Mills is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $339,400 and the median rent is $658 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Smith Mills, MA?

Smith Mills has a violent crime rate of 262.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 686.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Smith Mills, MA a Good Place to Live?

Smith Mills is a small town of 4,556 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $73,393 and a 2.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Smith Mills stands out for solid school ratings (B+).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Smith Mills is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Smith Mills city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.9

Smith Mills's overall cost of living index is 100.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Smith Mills costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Smith Mills, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$339,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$658	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$73,393	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Smith Mills's violent crime rate is 262.2 per 100,000 residents — 31% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

262.2 /100k

Property Crime

686.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Smith Mills is served primarily by Dartmouth. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Smith Mills, MA	National Avg
School District	Dartmouth	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Smith Mills sees average highs of 39.1°F in January and 82.5°F in July, with 45.9 inches of annual precipitation and 32.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Smith Mills, MA
Average High — January	39.1°F
Average High — July	82.5°F
Annual Precipitation	45.9"
Annual Snowfall	32.5"

Demographics

Metric	Smith Mills, MA	National Avg
Population	4,556	—
Median Age	42.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.5%	18.9%
Asian	4.5%	6.3%
Under 18	18.1%	22.2%
65 and over	18.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

New Bedford, MA 3 mi Bliss Corner, MA 4 mi Acushnet Center, MA 5 mi North Westport, MA 6 mi Fall River, MA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Smith Mills

Smith Mills, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

02747

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smith Mills, MA affordable or expensive?

Smith Mills's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Smith Mills roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $339,400 and median rent is $658/month.

What is the crime rate in Smith Mills, MA?

Smith Mills's violent crime rate is 262.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 686.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Smith Mills?

Public schools in Smith Mills are operated by Dartmouth. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 29.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Smith Mills, MA a good place to live?

Smith Mills, MA has a population of 4,556, a median household income of $73,393, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Smith Mills?

Smith Mills averages 39.1°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.9 inches with about 32.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Smith Mills?

Smith Mills, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 02747.

What is the population of Smith Mills?

The population of Smith Mills, Massachusetts is 4,556 with a median age of 42.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Smith Mills?

Key numbers for living in Smith Mills: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $339,400, median household income $73,393, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Smith Mills side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.