Cost of Living in Maury County, Tennessee
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Maury County Compares
Median monthly rent comparison
Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Maury County ranks #2,498 of 3,144 counties for affordability (bottom 21%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Maury County, Tennessee
Maury renters stretch budgets beyond comfort
Maury County renters spend 19.5% of their income on housing, exceeding the national comfort zone and Tennessee's state average of 17.6%. Despite a median household income of $74,162 matching the national average, housing costs outpace most peer counties.
Maury ranks in Tennessee's pricier half
With a 19.5% rent-to-income ratio, Maury County sits above the state average and lands among Tennessee's less affordable counties. The median rent of $1,206—40% above the state median of $860—drives this ranking.
Steeper rents than Marshall, lower than Montgomery
Maury's $1,206 median rent falls between Marshall County's $924 and Montgomery County's $1,219. While ownership costs ($1,103) also run high, Maury's median home value of $307,500 reflects growing regional appeal and development pressure.
Renters and owners both stretch their budgets
Renters pay $1,206 monthly and owners $1,103, combining for roughly 31% of the median household income of $74,162. This split shows housing demand—both rental and ownership—consistently claims a large share of Maury household budgets.
Maury suits higher-income relocaters seeking growth
Maury's rising home values and higher rents reflect its appeal to established professionals and growing families willing to invest more in housing. If affordability is your priority, compare Maury against lower-cost neighbors like Marshall or McMinn counties.
Cost of Living Advisory: Maury County
Affordability Verdict
Maury County offers affordable rental housing at a median of $1,206/month — about 19.5% of the typical household income here.
Rent vs. Own
The median rent in Maury County is $1,206/month, while owner costs run $1,103/month. Owning saves approximately $103/month.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $48,240/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $47,271/year. With a median household income of $74,162, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 28.0% of renter households in Maury County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Within Tennessee, Maury County is less affordable than Cheatham County by roughly 5% ($1,206/mo vs $1,274/mo).
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Rent Burden
19.5%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,730
per month
Owner Cost Burden
17.8%
of gross income
The median home in Maury County may be a stretch
Median home value is $307,500. Estimated monthly cost: $2,455 vs. your max of $1,730.
Rent Affordability Guide
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Based on the 30% rule for rent and 28% rule for housing costs (mortgage + owner costs). Mortgage estimate assumes 20% down, 7.2% interest, 30-year fixed.
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See Today's RatesData: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.
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