1st Advantage MortgageMaury County households have a median income of $76,130 and median rent of $1,300 a month (ACS 2020 to 2024). Whatever your own numbers, compare written offers on APR, fees and total cost, and verify the lender is licensed in Tennessee before sharing details.
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- Maury County, TN: the basics
- Renting and owning in Maury County
- Paychecks and income spread in Maury County
- Jobs and commutes in Maury County
- Cities, towns and CDPs in Maury County
- Neighboring counties at a glance
- Who lives in Maury County, in numbers
- Before borrowing in Maury County
- Debt-to-income at Maury County's medians
- Checking a lender's license in Tennessee
- A Maury County borrower's checklist
- More guides for Maury County
- Frequently asked questions
Maury County, TN: the basics
The latest five-year Census estimate puts Maury County's population at 107,791; only 13 of Tennessee's 95 county-level areas are larger. Land area is 613 square miles (2024 Gazetteer), so density runs near 176 per square mile. The federal metro definitions (OMB, July 2023) place it in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metropolitan area. Columbia is the biggest of its 2 Census places, at roughly 45,441 people (42% of the county total).
Renting and owning in Maury County
Renters in Maury County pay a median of $1,300 a month, 9% above the Tennessee figure of $1,189. Rent takes 30% or more of income for 46% of renter households here. Home values center on $355,700, or 4.7 years of median income. Owners occupy 71% of homes. The median year built is 1994.
| Measure | Maury County | Tennessee | Median U.S. county |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,300/mo | $1,189/mo | $877/mo |
| Median home value | $355,700 | $286,700 | $185,300 |
| Owners | 71% | 67% | 75% |
| Rent-burdened renters | 46% | 49% | 45% |
| Burdened owners | 29% | 25% | n/a |
| Mobile homes | 7.3% | 8.1% | n/a |
Paychecks and income spread in Maury County
Maury County households have a median income of $76,130 (ACS 2020 to 2024), which ranks 12th of 95 in Tennessee.
| Household income | Maury County | vs Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Under $35,000 | 20.6% | -3.4 pts |
| $35,000 to $99,999 | 43.5% | +1.0 pts |
| $100,000 to $199,999 | 27.8% | +3.3 pts |
| $200,000 or more | 8.0% | -0.9 pts |
Some 21% of households here live on less than $35,000 a year; 36% have six-figure incomes. Census counts 9.8% of Maury County residents in poverty, against 13.8% across Tennessee. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.423 (0 is perfect equality). A household earning below the $76,130 median should test any payment carefully; one earning above it should still pick the shortest term it can manage.
Jobs and commutes in Maury County
The biggest employer of Maury County residents, by industry, is education and health care at 23% of workers, followed by manufacturing (13%). The survey's unemployment rate for Maury County averages 2.4% over 2020 to 2024 (state: 4.7%). Long commutes are common here: 22% of workers spend 45 minutes or longer getting to work.
| Industry | Share of Maury County workers | vs Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Education and health care | 23.2% | +0.8 pts |
| Manufacturing | 13.1% | +0.6 pts |
| Retail trade | 12.5% | +1.0 pts |
| Professional and administrative services | 10.3% | -0.4 pts |
| Arts, lodging and food service | 8.0% | -0.9 pts |
| Finance, insurance and real estate | 7.5% | +1.5 pts |
Industry shapes paperwork. Salaried and public jobs are easy to verify, while hourly, tipped, commission or contract earners in Maury County should have bank statements and tax returns ready.
Cities, towns and CDPs in Maury County
The table lists the 2 largest of 2 Census places in Maury County, by population. Together all 2 hold about 50,278 people, so roughly 53% of residents live outside any named place. This guide covers each of the 2 places and the rural areas around them.
| Place in county | Status | Population (ACS) | Median HH income | Monthly rent | Distance from center |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | city | 45,441 | $63,719 | $1,197 | 2 mi |
| Mount Pleasant | city | 4,837 | $50,108 | $839 | 8 mi |
Neighboring counties at a glance
Six nearby counties, 20 to 33 miles away by the straight-line distance between their centers. 1 of the six report a higher median household income than Maury County; Williamson County is highest at $135,594 and Lawrence County lowest at $54,706.
| Neighbor | Distance | Income | Rent | Own |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maury County | - | $76,130 | $1,300/mo | 71% |
| Marshall County, TN | 20 mi | $71,049 | $946/mo | 77% |
| Williamson County, TN | 22 mi | $135,594 | $1,969/mo | 79% |
| Lewis County, TN | 24 mi | $56,285 | $708/mo | 82% |
| Hickman County, TN | 25 mi | $68,247 | $893/mo | 79% |
| Giles County, TN | 29 mi | $62,307 | $862/mo | 73% |
| Lawrence County, TN | 33 mi | $54,706 | $763/mo | 78% |
Who lives in Maury County, in numbers
College graduates make up 28% of the adult population. The uninsured rate is 8.5%, against 10.0% for Tennessee.
| Indicator | Maury County | All of Tennessee | U.S. county median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.1 | 38.9 | 41.5 |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.0% | 31.1% | 22.2% |
| No high school diploma | 6.7% | 10.0% | n/a |
| No health insurance | 8.5% | 10.0% | 7.8% |
| No vehicle | 2.8% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Work from home | 14.1% | 12.9% | 8.7% |
| Poverty rate | 9.8% | 13.8% | 13.2% |
| Unemployment (ACS) | 2.4% | 4.7% | 4.4% |
| Trip time | Share |
|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 22.6% |
| 15 to 29 min | 29.5% |
| 30 to 44 min | 25.6% |
| 45 to 59 min | 11.8% |
| 60+ min | 10.5% |
Before borrowing in Maury County
Where the Maury County numbers stand out, and why it matters for a loan:
- Vehicle repairs. 22% of Maury County workers commute 45+ minutes, so a breakdown can cost a paycheck. Get two written estimates.
- Rent squeeze. 46% of renters spend 30%+ of income on rent; borrow only if the loan cuts what you pay overall.
- Credit reports. Pull free reports at AnnualCreditReport.com and dispute errors before applying.
Debt-to-income at Maury County's medians
Lenders compare monthly debt payments with gross monthly income, the debt-to-income ratio. For a Maury County household at the medians it works out like this; treat it as an illustration only.
- Start: $6,344 gross per month ($76,130 / 12)
- Median rent: $1,300, or 20 cents of every gross dollar
- $984: what a 36% ratio leaves once rent is paid
If your rent is above $1,300, the room shrinks dollar for dollar.
Checking a lender's license in Tennessee
Consumer lenders serving Maury County are licensed by the state, not the county; in Tennessee that is the Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau accepts complaints nationwide. More on Tennessee: Tennessee personal loans.
A Maury County borrower's checklist
Quick steps for Maury County:
- Borrow the amount the job needs; extra cash adds interest.
- Line up offers side by side: APR, fees in dollars, total cost.
- Verify the Tennessee license before giving out your Social Security number.
- Confirm the first due date before setting up autopay.
More guides for Maury County
The Tennessee guide covers the whole state.
Frequently asked questions
Is Maury County a high-income county?
Its $76,130 median ranks 12th of 95 Tennessee counties and compares with $65,681 for the median U.S. county.
Is Maury County expensive for renters?
Median rent is $1,300 against $1,189 statewide, and 46% of renter households are cost-burdened.
I own my home in Maury County. Personal loan or HELOC?
A HELOC uses the house as collateral; a personal loan usually does not. With 71% of homes owner-occupied here, many readers can compare both in writing.
What are the biggest places in Maury County?
By population: Columbia, Mount Pleasant. The county has 2 Census places in all.
Will a Maury County address affect my match?
Beyond confirming Tennessee as your state, no. Your answers about amount, credit, income and payments are all that count.