Moscow, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Garrett County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
273 Population 1,092/sq mi density
$102,868 Median Income $34,083 per capita
$143,400 Home Value $110,279 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$102,868 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,400 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Moscow, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$102,868
37% above
$34,083 per capita
Home Value
$143,400
49% below
Zillow: $110,279
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
68% below
83.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
30.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
10% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°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
137%
Home Value
51%
Poverty
248%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Moscow a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 $102,868 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,083. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,168 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Moscow is $143,400 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $110,279. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Education

10.8% of adults in Moscow hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 83.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Moscow has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population273
Median Age55.5 yrs
Density1,092/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$102,868
Per Capita$34,083
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty30.7%
County GDP$1,790M
Avg Weekly Wage$933

Housing

A+
Home Value$143,400
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$110,279
Housing Units120
Rent Burden23.3%

Health

Obesity35.4%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,314/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain41.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,295 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+83.6%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Broadband65.3%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Moscow was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
34.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.