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| What Maryville is like for active adults |
Maryville Tennessee is a small college town of 23,000 that also happens to be only 15 miles from a much bigger college town - Knoxville (home of the University of Tennessee). This small town has all of the things that make Tennessee retirements so appealing - low taxes and cost of living, small town living, and outstanding recreation opportunities in nearby lakes and Great Smoky Mountains.
Maryville College is one of the town's top attractions for adults over 55 who make this their retirement community. This private liberal arts college of about 850 has several buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. The almost 400 acre campus is in the center of town, yet offers pleasant trails and paths for walking and running. The presence of the college and its students make Maryville a special place. Many cultural events emanate from the campus as well. |
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| Where to Live & Real Estate Values |
There are many places for retirees to live in Maryville, either downtown or in the suburbs. Maryville has a twin city on its northern border, Alcoa. Some of the active adult communities nearby include Laurel Valley Country Club, Grand Vista, and Rarity Bay.
City-Data reported that the median home price in Maryville in late 2011 was about $120,000, whereas Zillow.com says it was $137,500. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| Historic and beautiful Maryville College. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is nearby. Many different housing options. Among the lowest taxes of anywhere in the U.S. Great recreation activities including 8 parks in town. Low crime rate. People who live here say they like the hospital, the mall, community spirit, and being close to educated people including nearby towns like Oak Ridge. |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| Blount County is dry. Small town in the hills might not appeal to everyone. Posters on various bulletin boards have commented about "why Maryville has to be so junky", as in why are yards not maintained and certain areas look trashy. A Topretirements member visited Maryville in 2010 and was not happy with what she saw. See Forum for that report. |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| People who like college towns and small towns, as well as being close to Knoxville, Gatlinburg, and Pigeon Forge. |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Construction, education, healthcare |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Maryville is at an altitude of 1000', very close to the Great Smoky Mountains. Maryville has a twin city on its northern border, Alcoa. |
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| Restaurants & Cultural Scene |
| Maryville College is the main cultural force in the community. Its very large chapel and 400 seat performing arts center are host to many plays and concerts. The college's Clayton Center for the Arts offers ballet performances and also art exhibits. Locals can join a joint college/communal orchestra. The Blount County Library is new, very attractive, and popular. There are also many community festivals throughout the year, some of which are put on by the Maryville Arts Coalition. There is the Everett Senior Center with many programs. |
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| Crime |
| The crime rate is about half the national average in Maryville. |
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| Medical facilities |
| Blount County Memorial Hospital has over 300 beds, while a short drive to Knoxville provides even greater medical resources. |
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| Transportation |
| McGhee Tyson Airport (Knoxville) offers commercial service just 4 miles away |
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What people are saying about Maryville | | Disappointed in Maryville |
| We took advantage of your newsletter and back-tracked to get over to Maryville, TN on our way back from Florida last week.
Not even remotely sure why such a town is on your list of good retirement places?? There is ALCOA, 2 HUGE Funeral Homes........ in fact, one is across the street from the few restaurants on the main street of "Historic Downtown". Guess they offer 1/2 price on burial prices while dining. There is a tiny college and, of course, the Knoxville Airport which is along a stretch of highly commercialized franchised restaurant row.
NOTHING was "special" about this place. Just another any-city-same-any-where-USA. |
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Facts about MARYVILLE
- State: TN
- Environment: College Town,Small-mid Sized City,
- City Population: 10,000-25,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
- Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
- Cost of Living Index: 81-90 (low)
- Culture Index: 111-120 (high)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: No
- Name of the Guide: admin
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1. Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 3.5/5 ( 10 votes cast)
2. Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 3.3/5 ( 3 votes cast)
3. Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 3.5/5 ( 6 votes cast)
4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
5.Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
6. Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 3 votes cast)
7. Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 2.6/5 ( 10 votes cast)
8. Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 4 votes cast)
9. Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 1.0/5 ( 3 votes cast)
10. Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 3 votes cast)
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