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Cost of Living in Smith River, CA

Population: 1,270 | California

107
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Smith River is 7% more expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
113
Home Values
109
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Smith River, CA: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 107, Smith River, CA is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 7% more expensive than the national average and 37% below the California state average of 144. Smith River is a small community of 1,270 residents.

The median household income in Smith River is $100,461, which is 34% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Smith River. The area sees an average annual temperature of 52.9°F, with summers averaging 57°F and winters around 49°F. Annual rainfall totals 58 inches spread over roughly 141 days.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$100,461
vs US Median ($75,149)
+34%

Housing

Median Home Value
$345,800

Climate in Smith River

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

52.9°F
Avg Temperature
58"
Rainfall / Year
141d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 56 56 56 57 59 62 63 64 65 62 58 55
Avg °F 49 49 49 51 53 56 57 59 57 55 51 48
Low °F 42 42 43 44 47 49 52 53 50 47 44 41
Rain" 9.4 6.9 7.8 5.1 2.5 1.4 0.3 0.4 1.1 4.1 7.8 11.1

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