Moscow, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Latah County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
25,868 Population 3,744/sq mi density
$56,497 Median Income $31,768 per capita
$352,000 Home Value $480,589 Zillow
$902 Median Rent 30.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
19 Violent Crime/100K 1,019 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$56,497 median income, 7.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$352,000 home value, $902/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
19 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Moscow, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,497
25% below
$31,768 per capita
Home Value
$352,000
25% above
Zillow: $480,589
Median Rent
$902/mo
22% below
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
19/100K
95% below
1,019/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.3%
61% above
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
94% above
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
0% below
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

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)

Income
75%
Home Value
125%
Rent
78%
Poverty
89%
Bachelor's
161%
Unemployment
194%
Crime
5%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Moscow a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 $56,497 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,768. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,448 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Moscow is $352,000 , 25% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $480,589. Median rent is $902/month, with 30.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Safety & Crime

Moscow reports 19 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 95% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,019/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

54.3% of adults in Moscow hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% above the national average). 97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Moscow has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Data Overview

People

Population25,868
Median Age25.3 yrs
Density3,744/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$56,497
Per Capita$31,768
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$2,072M
Avg Weekly Wage$946

Housing

B
Home Value$352,000
Rent$902
Ownership42.1%
Zillow$480,589
Housing Units10,344
Rent Burden30.5%

Crime

F
Violent19/100K
Property1,019/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault19/100K
Burglary109/100K

Health

Obesity32.0%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,065/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain17.5 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation2,582 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+54.3%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+21.2%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 44%
Commute14 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Moscow was founded in 1871.
The median home in Moscow was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Pullman/Moscow Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.