Living in Moody, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Moody · Census data 2020–2024
Moody has 13,488 residents with a median age of 43.5. The median household income is $86,627 (35% higher than the Alabama median), the median home value is $237,500, the median rent is $1,553/month.
Moody at a glance
- Population
- 13,488
- Median age
- 43.5State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $86,627State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $237,500State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $1,553/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 74.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.8%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Moody a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 35% higher than the Alabama median; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
Cons: Home values 13% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Moody
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Moody the median home value is $237,500, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,553 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,417 a month in housing costs.
Moody median household income
The median household income in Moody is $86,627 and the income per person is $39,730. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Moody: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,720
- Owner-occupied
- 74.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.9%
- Vacant
- 6.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 2.53
Moody demographics
- Population
- 13,488
- Median age
- 43.5
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.4%
- Households
- 5,338
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Moody ›
Education in Moody
28.8% of adults 25 and older in Moody have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Moody
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 19.8%
- Drive alone
- 70.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91%
Moody vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moody | 13,488 | $86,627 | $237,500 | $1,553 |
| Margaret | 5,877 | $101,802 | $230,900 | $1,117 |
| Trussville | 26,673 | $123,275 | $370,300 | $1,711 |
| Leeds | 12,028 | $69,737 | $224,600 | $1,058 |
| Argo | 4,479 | $105,128 | $248,100 | — |
| Odenville | 5,197 | $70,296 | $223,600 | $1,581 |
| Dunnavant | 966 | $75,323 | $193,100 | — |
| Clay | 10,273 | $81,920 | $220,600 | $2,240 |
| Grayson Valley | 6,077 | $64,597 | $148,400 | $1,312 |
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What is the median household income in Moody, AL?
The median household income in Moody is $86,627, 35% higher than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Moody?
The median home value in Moody is $237,500, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Moody?
The median gross rent in Moody is $1,553 per month, about 28% of household income.
Is Moody, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 35% higher than the Alabama median; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: home values 13% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%.
What is the median age in Moody?
The median age in Moody is 43.5 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Moody?
The average commute to work in Moody is 27 minutes; 19.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Moody?
The unemployment rate in Moody is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Moody?
28.8% of adults in Moody have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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