Living in Moody, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Moody · Census data 2020–2024
Moody has 1,390 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $69,750 (11% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $168,800, the median rent is $1,214/month.
Moody is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Moody at a glance
- Population
- 1,390
- Median age
- 37.1State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $69,750State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $168,800State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,214/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 76.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.6%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Moody a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Moody
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Moody the median home value is $168,800, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,214 per month, which is 29.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,468 a month in housing costs.
Moody median household income
The median household income in Moody is $69,750 and the income per person is $30,789. 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Moody: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 589
- Owner-occupied
- 76.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.3%
- Vacant
- 13.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.72
Moody demographics
- Population
- 1,390
- Median age
- 37.1
- Under 18
- 24.4%
- 65 and older
- 12.9%
- Households
- 511
- Foreign-born
- 4.5%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Moody ›
Education in Moody
17.6% of adults 25 and older in Moody have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 8.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Moody
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 88%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.9%
Moody vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moody | 1,390 | $69,750 | $168,800 | $1,214 |
| Bruceville-Eddy | 1,584 | $76,154 | $180,200 | $1,159 |
| Pendleton | 649 | $58,092 | $268,200 | — |
| Troy | 2,844 | $86,311 | $201,500 | $1,324 |
| McGregor | 5,761 | $72,750 | $221,700 | $1,194 |
| Lorena | 1,497 | $88,250 | $281,000 | $867 |
| Oglesby | 418 | $47,750 | $110,600 | $911 |
| Morgan's Point Resort | 4,750 | $79,450 | $245,100 | $1,819 |
| Hewitt | 16,432 | $83,511 | $273,300 | $1,538 |
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What is the median household income in Moody, TX?
The median household income in Moody is $69,750, 11% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (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 $168,800, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Moody?
The median gross rent in Moody is $1,214 per month, about 29.1% of household income.
Is Moody, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
What is the median age in Moody?
The median age in Moody is 37.1 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Moody?
The average commute to work in Moody is 23 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Moody?
The unemployment rate in Moody is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Moody?
17.6% 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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