What are the schools like in Moody, AL?

Moody is served primarily by St Clair County. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 5 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.9:1.

What is the median household income in Moody?

The median household income in Moody, AL is $77,680 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Moody, AL?

Moody has an average high temperature of 53.5°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.3 inches.

Moody, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Moody, AL affordable or expensive?

Moody's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Moody is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $214,000 and the median rent is $1,220 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Moody, AL?

Moody has a violent crime rate of 174.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 838.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Moody, AL a Good Place to Live?

Moody is a small city of 13,235 in Alabama, with a median household income of $77,680 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Moody stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Moody is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Moody city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 92.6

Moody's overall cost of living index is 92.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Moody costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Moody, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$214,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,220	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$77,680	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Moody's violent crime rate is 174.9 per 100,000 residents — 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

174.9 /100k

Property Crime

838.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Moody is served primarily by St Clair County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.9:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Moody, AL	National Avg
School District	St Clair County	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	5	—
High Schools	5	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Moody sees average highs of 53.5°F in January and 90.2°F in July, with 57.3 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Moody, AL
Average High — January	53.5°F
Average High — July	90.2°F
Annual Precipitation	57.3"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Moody, AL	National Avg
Population	13,235	—
Median Age	41.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	21.7%	22.2%
65 and over	17.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Moody

Moody, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

35004

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Moody, AL affordable or expensive?

Moody's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Moody roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $214,000 and median rent is $1,220/month.

What is the crime rate in Moody, AL?

Moody's violent crime rate is 174.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 838.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Moody?

Public schools in Moody are operated by St Clair County. The district has 7 elementary, 5 middle, and 5 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.9:1. 23.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Moody, AL a good place to live?

Moody, AL has a population of 13,235, a median household income of $77,680, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Moody?

Moody averages 53.5°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.3 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Moody?

Moody, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35004.

What is the population of Moody?

The population of Moody, Alabama is 13,235 with a median age of 41.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Moody?

Key numbers for living in Moody: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $214,000, median household income $77,680, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Moody side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.