Smithville

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Smithville, NJ

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Seaside feel in this Atlantic County township

Charming Restaurants Bayfront University Up-and-Coming

Less than 30 minutes from Atlantic City sits Smithville, a charming town that’s become a quiet escape for New Jersey residents looking for a home that’s still near the water. Apartment communities and single-family home rentals make for a variety of living options in Smithville. Residents also enjoy a selection of seafood restaurants and other locally owned eateries and shops. Community parks provide residents with public pool access and more, while nearby preservations areas and forests make it easy to enjoy the seaside climate.

With Stockton University nearby, many residents look to rent in Smithville. Atlantic City is just 12 miles south, putting an exciting weekend getaway well within reach.

Transportation

54

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

42

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.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge
  • Bass River State Forest
  • Atlantic City Aquarium
  • Absecon Lighthouse
  • Marine Mammal Stranding Center

Airports

  • Atlantic City International

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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.