Smithfield, NC Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 4,639 housing units in Smithfield.
This represents a 41.5% growth from 3,278 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 4,464 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 175 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Smithfield is about 53.2%.
Smithfield's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 5.6%.
Average household size is 2.3 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Smithfield were built after 1969.
Statistics
Housing Size
Housing Units by Size |
| Studio Type | 0.70% |
| One Bedroom | 14.10% |
| Two Bedrooms | 30.40% |
| Three Bedrooms | 41.30% |
| Four Bedrooms | 11.60% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 1.90% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
Average Household Size | 2.4 |
Median year structure was built | 1967 |
Median Value of occupied units | $100,500 |
Median Price asked for vacant units | $76,300 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
Average Household Size | 2.18 |
Median year structure was built | 1972 |
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $380 |
Owners Finance Status
Housing Finance |
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.30% |
| Second Mortgage | 5.60% |
| Home Equity Loan | 11.70% |
| Simple Mortgage | 45.30% |
| Debt Free | 37.10% |
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 19.5% |