Welcome to beautiful Maryville, TN, in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Take a photo in front of the butterfly wings mural near the shops and restaurants in downtown Maryville.
Take a photo in front of the butterfly wings mural near the shops and restaurants in downtown Maryville.
Maryville residents enjoy year-round views of the Smoky Mountains.
There are greenspaces both in the city of Maryville and outside of it.

Maryville, TN

Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,235

Population

31,729

Renter Mix

35% Rent

Suburb lends small-town appeal near major attractions.

Mountains Commuter Family-friendly

Sitting at the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains, Maryville gives you mountain views without the tourist crowds of nearby Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge. The city has a walkable downtown anchored by the historic Capitol Theatre, local parks with sweeping mountain backdrops, and a relaxed pace that makes everyday living feel unhurried. Knoxville is just a short commute north, so residents can easily tap into big-city dining, sports, and entertainment while coming home to something quieter.

Maryville College, a liberal arts school founded in 1819, adds a layer of cultural life to the community through events, performances, and arts programming throughout the year. The city sits within Blount County, which the Cherokee once called home, and that deep-rooted history surfaces in nearby landmarks like Cades Cove. Renters here will find a solid mix of options, from cozy apartment communities tucked into residential pockets to spacious townhomes and garden-style rentals that bring the outdoors closer. Whether you're drawn by the mountain access, the historic character, or simply a good cost-to-quality ratio, Maryville has a lot going for it.

Explore the City

Maryville residents enjoy year-round views of the Smoky Mountains.

There are greenspaces both in the city of Maryville and outside of it.

Take a photo in front of the butterfly wings mural near the shops and restaurants in downtown Maryville.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$64,726

Average: $80,674

Education

8,399

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

14,457

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

41 Years

Largest Age Group

25-34 Years

Approximately 13% of Residents

Under 20

24%

Over 65

20%

Housing Distribution

Maryville has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
35%
Non-Renters
65%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%

Rent Trends

As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Maryville, TN is $959 for a studio, $1,231 for one bedroom, $1,354 for two bedrooms, and $1,632 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Maryville has increased by 1.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,231/month
706 Sq Ft
House
$2,172/month
1,609 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Maryville, TN is 14.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Maryville is 23.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $959 - $1,684. You can expect to pay 1.7% less for groceries, 12.5% less for utilities, and 12.8% less for transportation.

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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Foothills Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

640 Students

Foothills Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

640 Students

John Sevier Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

613 Students

John Sevier Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

613 Students

Sam Houston Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

503 Students

Coulter Grove Intermediate School

Public

Grades K-8

881 Students

Maryville Intermediate School

Public

Grades K-8

862 Students

Maryville Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

878 Students

Carpenters Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

529 Students

Heritage Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

665 Students

Maryville High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,242 Students

Heritage High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,198 Students

William Blount High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,545 Students

Points of Interest

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.