Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Smithfield, RI is cheaper. The median home price in Portsmouth, RI is approximately $486,800 and in Smithfield, RI it is approximately $364,000 — a difference of $122,800.

Question 2

Is Portsmouth, RI or Smithfield, RI safer?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Is Portsmouth, RI or Smithfield, RI more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Portsmouth, RI is more walkable. Portsmouth, RI has a Walk Score of 23/100 and Smithfield, RI has a Walk Score of 7/100.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Smithfield, RI has higher-rated schools. Portsmouth, RI has a school rating of 5.8/10 and Smithfield, RI has a rating of 6.4/10.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Portsmouth, RI	Smithfield, RI
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Settle here
Median Price	$487K	$364K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$2K	$930 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$107K ✓ Higher income	$95K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Low ✓ More stable
Getting Around
Walk Score	23/100 ✓ More walkable	7/100
Transit Score	26/100 ✓ Better transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	N/A	N/A
Commute	30 min	20 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	B	A ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	Low	Low
Property Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good	Good
Community
Schools	5.8/10	6.4/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	familiesretireesremote workers	suburban familiesbudget-conscious homebuyersremote workers

Portsmouth, RI vs Smithfield, RI

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