Smithtown is a small town of 158 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $43,906
.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Smithtown stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Smithtown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Smithtown 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: 91.4
Smithtown's overall cost of living index is 91.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Smithtown costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Smithtown, NC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$101,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
93.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$43,906
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Smithtown's violent crime rate is 143.4 per 100,000 residents
— 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
143.4 /100k
Property Crime
1316.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Smithtown is served primarily by Yadkin County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.1:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Smithtown, NC
National Avg
School District
Yadkin County Schools
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
51.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Smithtown sees average highs of 47.7°F in January
and 86.9°F in July,
with 46.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 7.0 inches of snow per year.
Smithtown's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Smithtown roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $101,300 and median rent is N/A/month.
Smithtown's violent crime rate is 143.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1316.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Smithtown are operated by Yadkin County Schools.
The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.1:1. 5.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Smithtown, NC has a population of 158, a median household income of $43,906, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Smithtown averages 47.7°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.6 inches
with about 7.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Smithtown, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 27018.
The population of Smithtown, North Carolina is 158 with a median age of 61.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Smithtown: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $101,300, median household income $43,906, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Smithtown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.