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Maryville.
About
Life in Maryville
The job market is solid with unemployment at 3%, and most work centers around education, healthcare, and local services; if you need more robust job options, Knoxville is about 22 minutes away via the bypass. The town genuinely feels like a real place to live rather than a tourist destination, though proximity to Great Smoky Mountains National Park (just 28 miles) means outdoor recreation is genuinely convenient if that matters to you. Summers are warm and humid with highs around 87 degrees, while winters are mild—lows in the 29-46 range—so you're dealing with Tennessee's typical humidity and occasional rain rather than harsh winters.
Maryville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Foreign-Born
4.5%
Broadband Internet
91.5%
of households
Population Growth
+1.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Maryville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Maryville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (24.4%), and 3.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.4%
of residents
65 and Older
18.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.4%
of households
Married Couples
54.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.53
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for TN
Rent, home values, and income in Maryville
In Maryville, home values are 25% above the TN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,456
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
67.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1985
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $393,180 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below TN average
Unemployment in Maryville
Unemployment in Maryville is 0.5 percentage points lower than the TN average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Maryville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute23.3 min avg
How Maryville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Maryville, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 63% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 mi
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
Small hub1.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 148 mi
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Major hub51.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 51% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Maryville runs 51% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
160.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
708.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Maryville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
74.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Blount County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Blount County, which includes Maryville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Hail | None reported |
| 2024 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | Not estimated |
| 2020 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,000 |
| 2019 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.8M |
| 2018 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Blount County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Blount County, which includes Maryville, is typically good — 261 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
261
per year
Moderate Days
103
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Blount County, county-wide
Climate87°F summers, 32°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Maryville has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 32°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
71°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
51°/32°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
54.0"
Annual Snowfall
4.6"
Hot Days/Year
37
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
67
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
129
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 30°F | 4.76" |
| Feb | 53°F | 33°F | 4.81" |
| Mar | 61°F | 40°F | 4.89" |
| Apr | 71°F | 48°F | 4.71" |
| May | 79°F | 57°F | 4.13" |
| Jun | 86°F | 65°F | 4.24" |
| Jul | 88°F | 69°F | 5.25" |
| Aug | 88°F | 68°F | 3.63" |
| Sep | 83°F | 61°F | 3.49" |
| Oct | 72°F | 49°F | 2.81" |
| Nov | 60°F | 38°F | 4.21" |
| Dec | 51°F | 33°F | 5.00" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Maryville
Maryville has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
8.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Blount Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
University Health System, Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.4 mi away · Knoxville
Parkwest Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.6 mi away · Knoxville
East Tennessee Behavioral Health
Psychiatric · 14.2 mi away · Knoxville
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Maryville
Maryville's student/teacher ratio is 16.3:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 38.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
38.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Maryville
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,005 students · in-state tuition $40,658 · 53% graduate · median earnings $50,006 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
14.4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 30,418 students · in-state tuition $13,812 · 72% graduate · median earnings $65,090 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 8,745 students · in-state tuition $19,360 · 45% graduate · median earnings $45,099 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 28 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Maryville
Maryville has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Great Smoky Mountains National Park (28 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
National Park
28 mi awayObed Wild & Scenic River
Wild & Scenic River
42 mi awayCumberland Gap National Historical Park
National Historical Park
64 mi awayBig South Fork National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area
66 mi awayAndrew Johnson National Historic Site
National Historic Site
70 mi awayBlue Ridge Parkway
Parkway
85 mi awayCarl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
92 mi awayChickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
92 mi awayPublic Libraries in Maryville
Blount County Public Library
508 N. Cusick Street, Maryville
Cities Near Maryville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Maryville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Maryville FAQ
Is Maryville, Tennessee affordable?⌄
Maryville's median rent is $1,157/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $81,963/year. Median home value is $358,100.
Is Maryville, Tennessee safe?⌄
Maryville's violent crime rate was 160 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 709 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Maryville, Tennessee?⌄
Maryville has an unemployment rate of 3.0%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Maryville, Tennessee?⌄
The cost of living in Maryville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,157/month and median household income is $81,963/year. The median home value is $358,100. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Maryville, Tennessee?⌄
The average commute in Maryville is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from