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Moving to Smithfield, RI
$500,000Median listing price
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About Smithfield
Smithfield is a comfortable suburb northwest of Providence, home to Bryant University and a mix of village centers — Georgiaville, Greenville, Esmond — set among conservation land. Housing is colonials, ranches, and newer subdivisions, with the Apple Valley commercial corridor along Route 7.
Home prices in Smithfield
The median listing price in Smithfield is $500,000.
Top places in Smithfield
- Mowry Conservation Area — the town's trail network through woods and wetlands.
- Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge — the Audubon refuge with boardwalk trails.
- Ken Weber Conservation Area at Cascade Brook — hiking along the cascades.
- Jaswell's Farm — the landmark orchard and farm stand on Swan Road.
- Deerfield Park — the town park with fields and playgrounds.
- Georgiaville Dam and Gorge — the historic mill pond and falls in Georgiaville (the Georgiaville Baptist Church shown in the Commons photo below).
- Bryant University and its Academic Innovation Center (shown in the Commons photo below).
- The former Benny's in Greenville — the beloved Rhode Island chain's original store site (shown in the Commons photo below).
Commuting from Smithfield
- No in-town MBTA station; nearest commuter rail is Providence Station or Pawtucket/Central Falls on the Providence/Stoughton Line (Wikipedia Providence/Stoughton Line page, read September 25, 2026).
- RIPTA bus service connects Smithfield to Providence.
- Approximate drive to downtown Providence: ~20 minutes.
Schools in Smithfield
Public schools: Smithfield Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Smithfield FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Smithfield, RI?
The median listing price in Smithfield is $500,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Smithfield, RI?
No in-town MBTA station; nearest commuter rail is Providence Station or Pawtucket/Central Falls on the Providence/Stoughton Line (Wikipedia Providence/Stoughton Line page, read September 25, 2026). - Which school district serves Smithfield, RI?
Smithfield is served by Smithfield Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.