Maury City is a small town of 844 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $60,505
and a 5.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Maury City stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Maury City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Maury City 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: 87.3
Maury City's overall cost of living index is 87.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Maury City costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Maury City, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$74,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$838
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$60,505
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Maury City's violent crime rate is 175.7 per 100,000 residents
— 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
175.7 /100k
Property Crime
801.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Maury City is served primarily by Crockett County.
Metric
Maury City, TN
National Avg
School District
Crockett County
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Maury City sees average highs of 46.5°F in January
and 88.6°F in July,
with 53.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.7 inches of snow per year.
Maury City's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Maury City roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $74,700 and median rent is $838/month.
Maury City's violent crime rate is 175.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 801.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Maury City are operated by Crockett County.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
14.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Maury City, TN has a population of 844, a median household income of $60,505, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%.
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.
Maury City averages 46.5°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.6 inches
with about 3.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Maury City, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 38050.
The population of Maury City, Tennessee is 844 with a median age of 40.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Maury City: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $74,700, median household income $60,505, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Maury City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
