Smithtown is a city in New York state in USA with a population of 26197 residents.. The poverty rate of Smithtown is 3.3%, which is 76% lower than national average. The typical household in Smithtown earns $137625 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 17.7% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Smithtown, only 96% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Smithtown remained 2.8%, which is 40% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Smithtown, only 51% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 25% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Smithtown is 150, which is 50% higher than national average. Median home value in Smithtown is $553800 , which is 141% higher than national average. While median income in Smithtown remained $137625, which is 104% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.