What is the median household income in Smyrna?

The median household income in Smyrna, SC is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Smyrna, SC?

Smyrna has an average high temperature of 50.9°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.9 inches.

Smyrna, SC Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Smyrna, SC affordable or expensive?

Smyrna's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Smyrna is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is N/A and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Smyrna, SC?

Smyrna has a violent crime rate of 277.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1627.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Q: What are the schools like in Smyrna, SC?

School district data for Smyrna is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Is Smyrna, SC a Good Place to Live?

Smyrna is a small town of 28 in South Carolina, with a median household income of N/A . Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Smyrna's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

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

All Smyrna 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: 97.0

Smyrna's overall cost of living index is 97.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Smyrna costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Smyrna, SC	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Smyrna's violent crime rate is 277.6 per 100,000 residents — 27% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

277.6 /100k

Property Crime

1627.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Smyrna, SC	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Smyrna sees average highs of 50.9°F in January and 87.8°F in July, with 45.3 inches of annual precipitation and 1.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Smyrna, SC
Average High — January	50.9°F
Average High — July	87.8°F
Annual Precipitation	45.3"
Annual Snowfall	1.9"

Demographics

Metric	Smyrna, SC	National Avg
Population	28	—
Median Age	63.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	43.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	14.3%	22.2%
65 and over	50.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hickory Grove, SC 4 mi Sharon, SC 7 mi Cherokee Falls, SC 8 mi Blacksburg, SC 8 mi Grover, NC 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Smyrna

Smyrna, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

29743

Smyrna vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smyrna, SC affordable or expensive?

Smyrna's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Smyrna roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Smyrna, SC?

Smyrna's violent crime rate is 277.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1627.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Smyrna?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Smyrna, SC a good place to live?

Smyrna, SC has a population of 28, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Smyrna?

Smyrna averages 50.9°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.3 inches with about 1.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Smyrna?

Smyrna, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29743.

What is the population of Smyrna?

The population of Smyrna, South Carolina is 28 with a median age of 63.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Smyrna?

Key numbers for living in Smyrna: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 75 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Smyrna side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.