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North Smithfield, RI

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Delight in natural beauty and small-town tranquility near Providence

Suburban Family-Friendly Scenic Peaceful Close-Knit Historic

Located about 15 miles northwest of Providence, North Smithfield is a tranquil community just south of the Rhode Island-Massachusetts state line. North Smithfield offers residents a peaceful atmosphere anchored by the pervasive natural beauty that defines the environment.

North Smithfield’s lush locale lends plenty of recreational opportunities to the community as well. There are numerous reservoirs and nature preserves to explore in North Smithfield. The town also boasts easy access to the picturesque Blackstone Gorge, a popular destination for hiking.

North Smithfield is known for its excellent schools as well as its small-town sense of community. The town sits within easy driving distance of Providence and Boston, making it a top choice for many commuters and families.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in North Smithfield, RI is $1,970 for a studio, $2,077 for one bedroom, $2,398 for two bedrooms, and $1,669 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Smithfield has increased by 6.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,077/month
782 Sq Ft
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Transportation

30

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

21

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

North Smithfield Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

573 Students

8
out of 10

North Smithfield Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

506 Students

8
out of 10

Dr. Halliwell School

Public

Grades 4-5

266 Students

Rating Unavailable

North Smithfield Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

506 Students

8
out of 10

North Smitfield High School

Public

Grades 9-12

524 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Fort Nature Refuge
  • Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor
  • World War II Memorial State Park
  • Blackstone River Bikeway
  • Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge

Airports

  • Rhode Island Tf Green International
  • Worcester Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.