Smithtown, New York Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Smithtown, NY Population Density Map and Area Scores
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Population
| Metric | Smithtown | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,319 | 19,748,855 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2029.4 | 362.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.94% | 0.05% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 48.5 | 38.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 8,341 | 7,694,043 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Smithtown declined by 9.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 25,319 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Smithtown is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 27.4% of residents. That is 6.6 points above New York as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,891 19.3% -1.2 pts
- Millennials 29–44 4,033 15.9% -6.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 6,934 27.4% +6.6 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,231 16.7% -0.7 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below New York, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.7% of the people living in Smithtown and men 49.3%.
- Women 50.7% New York 51.3%
- Men 49.3% New York 48.7%
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Economy
Smithtown has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Smithtown | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $155,011 | $86,556 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.10% | 4.51% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Smithtown is about 79% higher than in New York.
Housing
| Metric | Smithtown | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $596,018 | $471,885 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,205 | $1,621 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 92.2% | 54.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Smithtown is about 22.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,205 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Smithtown spend about 54 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 226 hours, about 9.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Smithtown | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 27.1 | 28.7 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 54.1 | 57.4 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 226 | 239 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,994 | $7,414 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 18.1% | 15.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 19,427 | 9,257 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,597 | 1,586 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Smithtown is 27 minutes, shorter than the 29 minutes in New York.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Smithtown has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Smithtown | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49.9% | 36.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.93 | 2.49 | 2.53 |
Health
Smithtown has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Smithtown | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.0 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.6% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.8% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
Smithtown, NY Compared With Nearby Cities
How Smithtown, NY compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithtown, NY | 25,319 | $155,011 #1/2 | $596,018 #2/2 | 27.1 min #2/2 |
| Hauppauge, NY | 20,770 | $141,784 | $974,456 | 23.4 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Smithtown, New York.
How many people live in Smithtown, New York?
About 25,319 people live in Smithtown, New York, in 8,341 households of 2.9 people on average. The median age is 48.5, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 11 years.
How densely populated is Smithtown, New York?
Averaged over its land area, Smithtown, New York has 2,029 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 23 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Smithtown, New York an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 3.8 times the median household income ($596,018 against $155,011), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $2,205 a month takes about 17% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Smithtown, New York?
Unemployment in Smithtown, New York is only 2.9%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How educated are people in Smithtown, New York?
49.9% of adults in Smithtown, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 2), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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