Moran is a small town of 169 in Texas, with a median household income of $41,875
and a 3.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 82 (US average = 100), which is
18% below the national average.
Strengths:
Moran stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Moran is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Moran 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: 81.5
Moran's overall cost of living index is 81.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Moran costs roughly 18% less than the average American city.
Metric
Moran, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$37,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$528
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$41,875
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Moran's violent crime rate is 183.8 per 100,000 residents
— 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
183.8 /100k
Property Crime
367.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Moran is served primarily by MORAN ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Moran, TX
National Avg
School District
MORAN ISD
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
7.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
73.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Moran sees average highs of 57.3°F in January
and 95.5°F in July,
with 31.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.8 inches of snow per year.
Moran's cost of living index is 82, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Moran roughly 18% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $37,000 and median rent is $528/month.
Moran's violent crime rate is 183.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 367.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Moran are operated by MORAN ISD.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.0:1. 21.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Moran, TX has a population of 169, a median household income of $41,875, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%.
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.
Moran averages 57.3°F in January and 95.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.4 inches
with about 3.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Moran, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76464.
The population of Moran, Texas is 169 with a median age of 56.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Moran: cost of living index 82 (100 = US average), median home $37,000, median household income $41,875, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Moran side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.