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Smith County
  • County in Texas
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Smith County

#26 in Best Counties to Live in Texas
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Housing
      B
    3. Nightlife
      B+
    4. Good for Families
      A
    5. Diversity
      A
    6. Jobs
      B
    7. Weather
      B+
    8. Cost of Living
      B
    9. Health & Fitness
      B+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    11. Commute
      B
    Smith County is located in Texas with a population of 231,429. Smith County is one of the best places to live in Texas. In Smith County, most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Smith County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Smith County are highly rated.
    Population
    231,429
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $171,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,018
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      32%
    • Own
      68%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      307.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      4.7
      6.1
    • Rape
      66.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      48.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      422.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,383
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      129.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      36%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      24%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      11%
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    Working in Smith County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $62,518
    National
    $69,021
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