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Smithfield, RI


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Smithfield, Rhode Island

Smithfield, Rhode Island is 9 miles W of Pawtucket, Rhode Island (center to center) and 39 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Providence county. The town is part of the Providence - Fall River - Warwick metro area. The population of Smithfield is 20,613.

The People and Families of Smithfield

In Smithfield, about 50% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Smithfield had a median family income of $66,320. Notably, Smithfield is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Smithfield political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $4,700. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in Smithfield.

Smithfield Housing

Of the housing in Smithfield, approximately 79% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Smithfield, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Smithfield Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 10%Smithfield Well-Paid Single Men
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Smithfield Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Smithfield Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Smithfield, RI

Comparing 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
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women99
Senior Citizens78
Age of the Population75
Male Share of the Population77
Female Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity24
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better88
Median Family Income88
People Above Poverty88
College Educated Adults86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Short Commute Times56
Walking and Biking to Work43
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Housing Recently Built68
People Living Alone57
Affordability of Rents55
Affordability of Property Taxes36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime98

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