Smithfield

Located in Jefferson County in eastern Ohio, this small community is home to just under 3,000 residents across roughly 1,528 housing units. Ownership is the dominant tenure here, with 82.0 percent of occupied units owner-occupied, a figure well above typical national averages. Renters pay a median gross rent of $833 per month. The median household income stands at $55,037, reflecting a working population that commutes an average of 29.0 minutes each way, which is consistent with residents traveling to nearby employment centers in Jefferson County and the broader Ohio Valley region. The housing stock in Smithfield reflects the older industrial character common to small Appalachian Ohio towns, with a mix of single-family homes that have accumulated over many decades. The community sits within a part of the state shaped by its proximity to the Ohio River corridor, where manufacturing, healthcare, and trade have historically driven local employment.

Market description generated from current MLS and U.S. Census data.