Moving to Smyrna: Pros, Cons & What to Know

Moving to Smyrna means joining a real, incorporated Kent County town with a genuinely young population and real, practical proximity to one of the Atlantic coast's notable wildlife refuges.

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A genuinely young, growing town

Smyrna's cited median age (34.3) runs well below the national median, and the town has grown a real, disclosed +3.64% since the 2020 Census.

Affordable housing relative to the national median

Smyrna's housing prices ($291,400-$349,000 across sources) run genuinely below the ~$408,776 national median.

Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge nearby

A real, short drive east of Smyrna, Bombay Hook's 16,251 acres of tidal salt marsh offer genuine outdoor-recreation and birding access.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.