Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
23%
Smithfield
Smithfield, NC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$668
Population
13,453
Renter Mix
46% Rent
The idyllic charm of the countryside with Raleigh at arm’s reach
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Smithfield is a rural community located about thirty miles southeast of Raleigh on the banks of the Neuse River. Bursting with small-town character, Smithfield’s Downtown district features a timeless collective of vintage storefronts hosting cafes, specialty shops, and other unique small businesses. One of Smithfield’s biggest claims to fame is as the hometown of legendary actress Ava Gardner, and the local museum in her honor is one of the town’s most popular attractions.
The idyllic countryside surrounding Smithfield provides tranquil scenery as well as endless opportunities for hiking, biking, hunting, and fishing. With Raleigh just minutes away by car, Smithfield is a great option for commuters seeking a low-key home environment.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$38,056
Average: $57,690
Education
3,036
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,653
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Smithfield has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Smithfield, NC is $668 for one bedroom, $962 for two bedrooms, and $1,782 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Smithfield has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$668/month
600 Sq Ft
House
$1,788/month
1,438 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Smithfield, NC is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-12
904 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
438 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
438 Students
Innovation Academy At South Campus
Public
Grades 6-8
232 Students
Public
Grades K-12
904 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
501 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
12 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
281 Students
Public
Grades K-12
904 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,503 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
50 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center
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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 February 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.