Blended score for Smithfield's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

Car-dependent

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

7.5 / 20 -- Below average walkable

Google Places amenity density

5 / 100

Restaurants & cafes2

Grocery stores0

Parks0

Schools0

Transit stops0

Pharmacies0

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary

West Smithfield Elementary

1.94 mi away · Grades -1-5

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.6

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 453
Student:teacher ratio: 10.8:1
District: Johnston County Public Schools

Middle

Smithfield Middle

2.54 mi away · Grades 6-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

1.9

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: F (2025)

Enrollment: 556
Student:teacher ratio: 12.1:1
District: Johnston County Public Schools

High

Johnston Co Early College Academy

2.35 mi away · Grades 9-13

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.8

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: A (2025)

Enrollment: 278
Student:teacher ratio: 30.9:1
District: Johnston County Public Schools

Commute

Real drive time from Smithfield's center to Downtown Raleigh.

37 min

typical drive time

29.1 mi

distance

36 min

with current traffic

Current Weather

Live conditions in Smithfield, from Smithfield, Johnston County Airport.

72°F

Cloudy

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Smithfield real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in Smithfield right now?+

There are currently 300 active listings in Smithfield, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in Smithfield?+

The median list price for active listings in Smithfield is $340,000. Homes are spending an average of 118 days on market.

Is Smithfield's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in Smithfield have risen 0.1% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Smithfield?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Smithfield are Not in a Subdivision, Langdon Farms, Lucas Park.

What schools serve Smithfield?+

The closest public schools to Smithfield's center are West Smithfield Elementary, Smithfield Middle, Johnston Co Early College Academy. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is Smithfield walkable?+

Smithfield's center has a walkability score of 25 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

What is the commute like from Smithfield?+

The typical drive from Smithfield's center to Downtown Raleigh is about 37 minutes (29.1 miles).

Listing data provided by Hive MLS, Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 8 days ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.