Question 1

Is Johnston, RI or Smithfield, RI cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Johnston, RI is cheaper. The median home price in Johnston, RI is approximately $290,100 and in Smithfield, RI it is approximately $364,000 — a difference of $73,900.

Question 2

Is Johnston, RI or Smithfield, RI safer?

Accepted Answer

Smithfield, RI scores higher on safety. Johnston, RI has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. Smithfield, RI has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Low.

Question 3

Is Johnston, RI or Smithfield, RI more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Smithfield, RI is more walkable. Johnston, RI has a Walk Score of N/A/100 and Smithfield, RI has a Walk Score of 7/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Johnston, RI or Smithfield, RI?

Accepted Answer

Johnston, RI has higher-rated schools. Johnston, RI has a school rating of 6.6/10 and Smithfield, RI has a rating of 6.4/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Johnston, RI or Smithfield, RI?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Johnston, RI	Smithfield, RI
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Settle here
Median Price	$290K ✓ Lower price	$364K
Median Rent	$1K	$930 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$83K	$95K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Low	Low
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	7/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	10/100 ✓ Better transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	N/A	N/A
Commute	35 min	20 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	A ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Property Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good	Good
Community
Schools	6.6/10 ✓ Better schools	6.4/10
Best for	Suburban familiesFirst‑time homebuyersRemote workers	suburban familiesbudget-conscious homebuyersremote workers

Johnston, RI vs Smithfield, RI

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