Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
22%
Smithfield
Smithfield, VA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,536
Population
9,181
Renter Mix
24% Rent
Delight in history, ham, and hospitality on the Pagan River
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Riverside
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Historic
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Charming
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Picturesque
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Peaceful
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Nicknamed the “Ham Capital of the World,” Smithfield is best known for curing and producing the Smithfield Ham. Located in Isle of Wight County, Smithfield offers residents a small-town atmosphere along the Pagan River, boasting the history and character of a former Colonial seaport. Smithfield residents also enjoy access to a good school system, affordable housing, historic downtown, and the state-of-the-art Smithfield Center.
Downtown Smithfield is brimming with independent shops, delectable restaurants, cozy cafes, and vibrant art galleries in well-preserved historic buildings along the charming Main Street. Smithfield is also less than an hour’s drive from destinations such as Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Newport News. Convenience to U.S. Route 258 makes getting around from Smithfield simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$84,134
Average: $104,989
Education
2,143
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,596
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Smithfield has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Smithfield, VA is $1,536 for one bedroom, $1,731 for two bedrooms, and $2,260 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Smithfield has increased by 1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,536/month
969 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Smithfield, VA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
526 Students
Public
Grades K-5
729 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
609 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,347 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Noland Trail at Mariner's Museum Park
- Mariners' Museum
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newport News/Williamsburg International
- Norfolk International
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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.