Living in Moran, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Moran · Census data 2020–2024
Moran has 259 residents with a median age of 55. The median household income is $63,846 (19% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $44,300, the median rent is $583/month.
Moran is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Moran at a glance
- Population
- 259
- Median age
- 55State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $63,846State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $44,300State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $583/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 71.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.2%
- Average commute
- 44 min
Is Moran a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 84% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.5%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 44 minutes; a poverty rate of 21.6%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Moran
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Moran the median home value is $44,300, 87% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $583 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Moran median household income
The median household income in Moran is $63,846 and the income per person is $26,127. 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Moran: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 167
- Owner-occupied
- 71.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.6%
- Vacant
- 32.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.31
32.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Moran has many vacation and second homes.
Moran demographics
- Population
- 259
- Median age
- 55
- Under 18
- 10.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 112
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Moran ›
Education in Moran
11.2% of adults 25 and older in Moran have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Moran
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 44 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Drive alone
- 67.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.5%
Moran vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moran | 259 | $63,846 | $44,300 | $583 |
| Albany | 1,849 | $68,000 | $173,600 | $726 |
| Cisco | 3,955 | $58,550 | $104,300 | $941 |
| Baird | 1,642 | $50,772 | $76,800 | $622 |
| Breckenridge | 5,170 | $48,000 | $75,900 | $839 |
| Clyde | 3,954 | $68,184 | $151,200 | $1,017 |
| Eastland | 3,704 | $51,776 | $174,900 | $1,023 |
| Carbon | 280 | $80,500 | $84,500 | $1,571 |
| Cross Plains | 1,019 | $47,292 | $79,500 | $720 |
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What is the median household income in Moran, TX?
The median household income in Moran is $63,846, 19% 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 Moran?
The median home value in Moran is $44,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Moran?
The median gross rent in Moran is $583 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Moran, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 84% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.5%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 44 minutes; a poverty rate of 21.6%.
What is the median age in Moran?
The median age in Moran is 55 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Moran?
The average commute to work in Moran is 44 minutes; 8.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Moran?
The unemployment rate in Moran is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Moran?
11.2% of adults in Moran 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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