Many houses around the Village Green were built by the Slater company in the early 1800s.
Goodwin Bros. is a family-owned farm stand in North Smithfield.
Art imitates life in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.
Enjoys views of the Slatersville Reservoir in North Smithfield.
Take advantage of easy access to highways in North Smithfield.

North Smithfield, RI Area Guide

Avg Rent

$2,100

Population

12,851

Renter Mix

26% Rent

Delight in natural beauty and small-town tranquility near Providence

Suburban Scenic Peaceful

Located about 15 miles northwest of Providence, North Smithfield is a tranquil community just south of the Rhode Island-Massachusetts state line. North Smithfield offers residents a peaceful atmosphere anchored by the pervasive natural beauty that defines the environment.

North Smithfield’s lush locale lends plenty of recreational opportunities to the community as well. There are numerous reservoirs and nature preserves to explore in North Smithfield. The town also boasts easy access to the picturesque Blackstone Gorge, a popular destination for hiking.

North Smithfield is known for its excellent schools as well as its small-town sense of community. The town sits within easy driving distance of Providence and Boston, making it a top choice for many commuters.

Explore the City

Art imitates life in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.

Enjoys views of the Slatersville Reservoir in North Smithfield.

Take advantage of easy access to highways in North Smithfield.

N. Smithfield Middle School prepares students to be successful members of society.

Everyone is welcome and everyone belongs at North Smithfield Elementary School.

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Demographics

Median Household Income

$91,144

Average: $109,582

Education

3,318

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

6,936

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

47 Years

Largest Age Group

60-69 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

20%

Over 65

25%

Housing Distribution

North Smithfield has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%

Rent Trends

As of September 2026, the average apartment rent in North Smithfield, RI is $2,087 for a studio, $2,100 for one bedroom, $2,435 for two bedrooms, and $2,731 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Smithfield has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,100/month
727 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,710/month
898 Sq Ft
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Learn More About North Smithfield

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

North Smithfield Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

603 Students

North Smithfield Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

603 Students

North Smithfield Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

509 Students

Dr. Halliwell School

Public

Grades 4-5

281 Students

North Smithfield Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

509 Students

North Smitfield High School

Public

Grades 9-12

540 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Fort Nature Refuge
  • Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor
  • World War II Memorial State Park
  • Blackstone River Bikeway
  • Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge

Airports

  • Rhode Island Tf Green International
  • Worcester Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.