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Apartments for rent in Smithfield, VA

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See what Smithfield, VA has to offer.

Who Lives Here

Smithfield Demographics

Education

High School

25%

Associate's

22%

Bachelor's

12%

Master's

5%

Doctorate

36%

Family Size

2 people

47%

3 people

26%

4 people

19%

5 people

6%

6+ people

1%

Household Income

0-50k

39%

50-100k

27%

100-150k

22%

150-200k

7%

200k+

6%

Age

0-10

13%

10-20

12%

20-45

29%

45-65

28%

65+

19%

Affordability

How expensive is it in Smithfield?

Rent Trends

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*The rent information included in this summary is based on a median calculation of multifamily rental property inventory on Apartment Guide and Rent.com over the past 12-months and is for illustrative purposes only. This information does not constitute a pricing guarantee or financial advice related to the rental market.

Getting Around Smithfield

Smithfield Transportation

Commute Time

0-15 Mins

28%

15-30 Mins

23%

30-40 Mins

28%

40-60 Mins

15%

60+ Mins

6%

Transportation Scores

Percentage: 3333

Walk Score®

Percentage: 3737

Bike Score®

Smithfield Education

Schools

Top Schools in Smithfield

10/10

Bethel Manor Elementary School

Grades K-5 • Public

9/10

Tabb Elementary School

Grades K-5 • Public

9/10

Armstrong Elementary School

Grades K-5 • Public

8/10

Dare Elementary School

Grades K-5 • Public

8/10

Grafton Bethel Elementary School

Grades K-5 • Public

8/10

Mt. Vernon Elementary School

Grades PK, K-5 • Public

Information provided by GreatSchools. To verify school enrollment eligibility, contact the school district directly.

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Living in Smithfield, VA

Smithfield is a small town in Virginia with a population of slightly more than 8,000. Retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (18%) here than nationally (14%), while young adults feature less prominently in the demographics. Renters tend to be in the minority in Smithfield, and 73% of residents own their homes. With a relatively low average rent of $975/month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Virginia. Each month, renters in Smithfield will save around $309 compared to the state average.

Smithfield residents have an average commute of about 30 minutes. Driving is the most common mode of getting to work, opted for by 44% of workers, while public transportation is not used extensively. Few residents commute to work on foot.

Smithfield has a relatively high number of residents older than 25 who have completed some level of post-secondary education compared to the national average (19%), as 22% possess a Bachelor's or Associate's degree. Further, 8% have a Master's degree or Doctorate. Many Smithfield residents work in one of three industries: manufacturing, healthcare, and education. Together, these industries make up 21% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the town's workers are in sales, making it the top career path in the town. With an average annual income of around $79,000, Smithfield workers earn about $9,000 less than the average Virginia resident. However, Smithfield compares more favorably to the national average ($73,345).

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