At a Glance
Median Income
$120,489
$45,557 per capita
Home Value
$216,200
Zillow: $278,025
Bachelor's Degree+
2.0%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
16.2% smoking rate
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+
3.7 / 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 $278,025. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.
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 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population494
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density415/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born0.0%
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$278,025
Housing Units189
Rent Burden26.7%
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,717/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI38 (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.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 105 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.