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North Smithfield, RI


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North Smithfield, Rhode Island

Introduction to 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.

North Smithfield History

North Smithfield was settled by British colonists in the 17th century. It was named after Smithfield, England. The town was officially incorporated in 1871. A Quaker Colony was developed in the present day Town of North Smithfield in the early 18th century. The town also has several historic places such as the village of Slatersville, the first industrial mill village in America; Peleg Arnold Tavern, built in 1690; and the Forestdale Mill Village Historic District.

North Smithfield and nearby Attractions

  • Historic Union Village
  • Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor
  • Slatersville Village Green
  • Museum of Work and Culture
  • Smith-Ballou House
  • World War II Memorial State Park

Things To Do In North Smithfield

North Smithfield is home to the North Smithfield Wildlife Marsh. One can also visit the Slatersville Village Green, Forestdale Mill Village Historic District, and Union Village Historic District. The town also offers easy access to Lincoln Woods State Park, Museum of Work and Culture, World War II Memorial State Park, and Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor. The Slatersville Plaza Shopping Center and Park Square Plaza Shopping Center are the local shopping centers.

North Smithfield Transportation

Flights are available from Theodore Francis Green State Airport.

North Smithfield Higher Education

Opportunities for higher education are offered at Bryant College, Rhode Island College, Brown University, and several other colleges and universities.

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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