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Moody, TX


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Moody, Texas

Moody, Texas, in McLennan county, is 14 miles N of Temple, Texas (center to center) and 75 miles N of Austin, Texas. The city is in the Waco area. There are 1,400 residents in Moody.

The People and Families of Moody

In Moody, about 57% of adults are married.

Women are better represented than men in Moody.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Moody had a median family income of $34,271.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Moody Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Moody that were owner-occupied was 70%. Compared to most cities in the state, the city has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Moody, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Moody strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyMoody Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 14%Moody Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 15%Moody Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Moody, TX

Comparing Moody to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity108
Female Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Senior Citizens78
Age of the Population47
Well-Paid Single Men34
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size74
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better35
Median Family Income34
People Above Poverty34
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use78
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
People Living Alone68
Housing Recently Built52
Affordability of Rents55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
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