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Murphy, NC vs Maryville, TN

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- Household income in Maryville, is 120% more than it is in Murphy and is 3% above the National Average.
- Murphy unemployment rate is 4.8%.
- Maryville unemployment rate is 4.4%.
 Murphy, NCMaryville, TNUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock0.9%1.6%
 Future Job Growth30.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes7.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock0.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$23,296  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$71,503$69,021
 Family Median Income$63,264  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Murphy, NCMaryville, TNUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock8.0%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K10.7%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock7.7%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K16.5%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock6.9%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K3.1%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock11.3%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K10.9%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock19.7%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K0.5%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock7.2%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Murphy, NCMaryville, TNUnited States
 Management, business, finance4.6%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock4.4%6.5%
 Community, social services1.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock1.3%1.2%
 Education, library10.4%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock2.3%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology2.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock2.7%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement0.3%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock5.2%5.4%
 Building maintenance1.7%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock2.4%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support33.8%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair8.4%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock13.5%13.1%
Reviews for Murphy    3 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Any & all information on living in your area will be very much appreciated. Middle schools, community collage, shopping, transportation, housing & community  More

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Over 17 years ago

I moved to Murphy to get away from the hustle in Florida. I found the mountains so beautiful. But there is no work there. It's basically a place for retire's. The people  More

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Over 18 years ago

I moved here over 12 yrs ago and have loved being here ever since.Two children to raise as a single mom and found it less exspensive then our previous home in Florida,  More

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Reviews for Maryville    9 Reviews

I've lived in Maryville for 41 yrs and absolutely love it. Has everything. it's still got that small town feel. Plus within 30 min drive I can be in Knoxville, Pigeon  More

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Born in Indiana, moved here as a child. I loved it growing up here and I love it to this day. Its close to mountains, lakes and rivers. Hunting Fishing and lovin every  More

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Wonderful place to live! Just 20 minutes away from Knoxville and about 45 minutes away from the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Lots of outdoor activities available  More

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