Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
19%
Smiths Station
Smiths Station, AL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,123
Population
7,085
Renter Mix
32% Rent
Delight in rural tranquility near Columbus and Auburn
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Smiths Station, also known as Smiths, is a largely residential community situated about nine miles northwest of Columbus, Georgia. Smiths exudes a tranquil small-town feel, with numerous apartments and houses available for rent between vast stretches of green space.
Smiths Station residents enjoy a rural atmosphere within short driving distance of big-city amenities like Columbus State University and Peachtree Mall. The community is also just a 30-minute drive away from Auburn University.
Close proximity to these universities makes Smiths Station a top choice for countless students, faculty, and staff desiring a quiet home environment within driving distance of campus. Getting around from Smiths Station is easy with direct access to U.S. Highway 280.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$56,420
Average: $73,712
Education
1,122
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,377
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Smiths Station has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Smiths Station, AL is $1,035 for one bedroom, $1,458 for two bedrooms, and $1,669 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Smiths Station has decreased by -6.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,035/month
904 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Smiths Station, AL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Smiths Station Intermediate School
Public
Grades PK-5
645 Students
West Smiths Station Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
870 Students
Smiths Station Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
815 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
934 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
463 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,286 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
463 Students
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Coca-Cola Space Science Center
- Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center
- Columbus Botanical Garden
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- Columbus
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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.