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North Smithfield, Rhode Island

town · Providence County

At a glance

12,708
Population
$457,200
Median home value (all homes)
51% above U.S. median
$524,932
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,282/mo
Median rent
5% below U.S. median
$108,866
Median household income
39% above U.S. median
26.4 min
Average commute
93.6%
Homes with broadband
2.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 119 — 19% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing68% above
Goods & services0% below
Utilities32% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance18% above
Commute cost3% below
For business: Rhode Island is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college3 mi
Nearest community college18 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates94.4%
College graduates33.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city North Smithfield Economic Development
The Economic Development Commission is a municipal board that promotes and encourages the location and development of new business in North Smithfield, RI, and supports the maintenance and expansion of existing business, working in cooperation with the state, other local agencies, and individuals.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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