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North Smithfield, RI


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North Smithfield, Rhode Island

North Smithfield, Rhode Island, in Providence county, is 11 miles NW of Pawtucket, Rhode Island (center to center) and 36 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is conveniently located inside the Providence - Fall River - Warwick metropolitan area. There are an estimated 10,618 people in North Smithfield.

The People and Families of North Smithfield

In North Smithfield, about 61% of adults are married. Many folks in North Smithfield are married and settled down.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North Smithfield had a median family income of $67,331. North Smithfield has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in the town living below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($3,250) in North Smithfield. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in North Smithfield.

North Smithfield Housing

Approximately 79% of housing in North Smithfield is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In North Smithfield, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

North Smithfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Rhode Island):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%North Smithfield Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%North Smithfield Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%North Smithfield Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%North Smithfield People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of North Smithfield, RI

Comparing North Smithfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Rhode Island (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens810
Well-Paid Single Women87
Well-Paid Single Men87
Female Share of the Population79
Male Share of the Population42
Children Under 5 Years Old24
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income88
College Educated Adults75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use64
Walking and Biking to Work55
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents57
Housing Recently Built44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Affordability of Property Taxes38
People Living Alone33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime97
Low Property Crime98

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