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Moran, WY

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Affordability Score: 88/100

Population: 395 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Moran, WY aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 395 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of A (88/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $140,325, median home value of , median rent of $1,489 per month, and 56.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,653 per month (studio $1,252, 1BR $1,260, 3BR $2,216, 4BR $2,730). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $15,604 per year, consuming 11% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Moran, WY include income, education, rent. Unemployment currently reads 0.0% and poverty 2.4% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income A+
$140,325
Median household income
Education A
56.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing N/A
N/A
Home value to income ratio
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent A+
$1,653/mo
2BR fair market rent (14% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare B-
$15,604/yr
Center-based infant care (11% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$140,325
▲ 126% vs national
Per Capita Income
$60,994
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
2.4%

Housing

Median Home Value
Median Rent
$1,489/mo
Owner Occupied
30.8%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,653/mo
▲ 38% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,252
1BR
$1,260
2BR
$1,653
3BR
$2,216
4BR
$2,730

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
56.6%
▲ 27 ppt vs national
High School+
84.0%
Median Age
33.5
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$15,604/yr
11% of income
Toddler (Center)
$11,465/yr
Preschool (Center)
$11,465/yr
School-Age (Center)

What This Means

Moran, WY receives an overall affordability grade of A (88/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 395. This area performs well in income and education and rent. Data was unavailable for housing, commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Moran, WY affordable?
Moran, WY receives an overall affordability grade of A (88/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $140,325.
What is the cost of living in Moran?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $1,489/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,653/mo. Infant childcare $15,604/yr.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →