At a Glance
Median Income
$76,250
$43,484 per capita
Home Value
$275,600
Zillow: $301,062
Median Rent
$927/mo
43.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
922/100K
825/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.2%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°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+
3.7 / 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 $76,250 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,484. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,565 business establishments, including 552 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Moscow is $275,600 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $301,062. Median rent is $927/month, with 43.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Moscow reports 922 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 143% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 825/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
45.2% of adults in Moscow hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% above the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Moscow has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,825
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density640/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$76,250
Per Capita$43,484
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$13,421M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$275,600
Rent$927
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$301,062
Housing Units844
Rent Burden43.6%
Crime
F
Violent922/100K
Property825/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault922/100K
Burglary146/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,256/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,785 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.2%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+18.5%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute20 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Moscow was founded in 1830.
The median home in Moscow was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 552 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
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