Smith Mills, MA

Smith Mills is a welcoming village within Dartmouth on Massachusetts’ South Coast, home to nearly 5,000 residents. Because it is part of Dartmouth, locals share the town’s well-regarded public school system, municipal services, and community parks. Living here puts you right next to the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and the walking trails of Paskamansett Woods, giving the area a balanced mix of quiet residential streets and coastal New England scenery.

The community started as a colonial mill settlement along the Paskamansett River, where the Smith family operated sawmills and gristmills for generations. Today, the area around the old crossroads serves as Dartmouth’s main retail and commercial corridor, offering easy access to everyday shopping, local dining along Route 6, and Interstate 195. With its simple highway commute to Providence or New Bedford and close proximity to South Coast beaches, Smith Mills is a practical and comfortable place to call home.