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Maryville is a small city of 31,876 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $74,610
and a 2.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Maryville stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Maryville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Maryville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.8
Maryville's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Maryville costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Maryville, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$269,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,070
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$74,610
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Maryville's violent crime rate is 132.0 per 100,000 residents
— 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
132.0 /100k
Property Crime
506.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Maryville is served primarily by Blount County.
Metric
Maryville, TN
National Avg
School District
Blount County
—
Elementary Schools
14
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
37.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Maryville sees average highs of 48.2°F in January
and 88.4°F in July,
with 54.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.6 inches of snow per year.
Maryville's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Maryville roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $269,500 and median rent is $1,070/month.
Maryville's violent crime rate is 132.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 506.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Maryville are operated by Blount County.
The district has 14 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools.
37.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Maryville, TN has a population of 31,876, a median household income of $74,610, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Maryville averages 48.2°F in January and 88.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.0 inches
with about 4.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Maryville, TN is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 37803, 37801, 37804.
The population of Maryville, Tennessee is 31,876 with a median age of 41.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Maryville: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $269,500, median household income $74,610, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Maryville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
