At a Glance
Median Income
$120,489
$45,557 per capita
Home Value
$216,200
Zillow: $245,830
Violent Crime
249/100K
570/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.0%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Moscow Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Moscow's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Moscow a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Moscow residents earn a median household income of $120,489 , which is 60% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,557. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,233 business establishments, including 105 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Moscow is $216,200 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,830. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.
Safety & Crime
Moscow reports 249 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 570/100K.
Education
2.0% of adults in Moscow hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(94% below the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Moscow has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population494
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density415/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$120,489
Per Capita$45,557
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
Housing
A+
Home Value$216,200
Rent
Ownership68.0%
Zillow$245,830
Housing Units189
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
F
Violent249/100K
Property570/100K
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,717/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation640 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.0%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Moscow was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
34.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 105 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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