Smithville, located in Chenango County, New York, offers a rural lifestyle surrounded by dairy farms, apple orchards, and hardwood forests. Settled in 1797, this community of over 1,200 residents features a laidback atmosphere with homes spread among farms, crop fields, and wooded areas. The Smithville Flats area showcases a mix of farmhouse-style, Victorian-style, saltbox, and Colonial homes, along with split-level, manufactured, and ranch-style homes. Limited new construction is available, with any new home requiring at least two acres of land. Smithville is conveniently situated about 20 to 30 minutes from Binghamton and Cortland, and approximately an hour's drive from Syracuse and Ithaca. The local economy is supported by agriculture and nearby employers like Raymond Corporation in Greene. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities such as hunting, fishing, horseback riding, and ATV riding in the surrounding state forests, including Triangle State Forest and Long Pond State Forest. Smithville Flats serves as the commercial hub with the Smithfield General Store offering local crafts, groceries, and a deli, while Seebers Tavern provides a spot for socializing. For more extensive dining and shopping options, residents can visit nearby towns like Cortland and Binghamton. Major highways such as New York State Routes 41, 12, and 206 connect Smithville to nearby communities and essential services, including the Guthrie Cortland Medical Center, 35 miles away. The closest airports are Ithaca Tompkins International, 45 miles away, and Syracuse Hancock International, 75 miles away.
