Moscow, ID
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-10-17

Living In Moscow, Idaho Summary

Life in Moscow research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Moscow over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Moscow:

  • The population in Moscow is 25,336.

  • The median home value in Moscow is $251,700.

  • The median income in Moscow is $49,251.

  • The cost of living in Moscow is 106 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.

  • The median rent in Moscow is $776.

  • The unemployment rate in Moscow is 6.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Moscow is 21.0%.

Moscow SnackAbility

8
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
7
Affordability
5
Diversity
6
Safety
8
Amenities
9
Education
9
Commute
9.5

Moscow, ID Crime Report

362
Total Crimes
1,379.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
-40.64%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Moscow
/ 100k People
Idaho
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 362 1,379.6 1,354.5 2,324.2
Violent Crime 24 91.5 242.6 369.8
Murder 4 15.2 2.2 6.3
Robbery 0 0.0 9.5 66.1
Aggravated Assault 16 61.0 185.3 268.2
Property Crime 338 1,288.1 1,111.9 1,954.4
Burglary 59 224.8 204.2 269.8
Larceny 270 1,029.0 810.9 1,401.9
Car Theft 9 34.3 96.7 282.7

Moscow, ID Cost Of Living

106
Moscow's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Moscow Idaho National Average
Overall 106 99 100
Services 115 100 100
Groceries 103 98 100
Health 120 95 100
Housing 102 100 100
Transportation 110 109 100
Utilities 102 82 100

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Rankings for Moscow in Idaho

Map Of Moscow, ID

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2

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3

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4

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Population over time in Moscow

Year Population % Change
2021 25,652 1.9%
2020 25,174 1.4%
2019 24,833 -0.1%
2018 24,855 0.7%
2017 24,688 1.2%
2016 24,406 1.1%
2015 24,141 1.2%
2014 23,866 1.7%
2013 23,475 0.9%
2012 23,264 -

Race / Ethnicity in Moscow

White
85.0% (21,526)
African American
1.6% (409)
American Indian
1.2% (302)
Asian
2.9% (742)
Hawaiian
0.1% (25)
Other
0.1% (22)
Two Or More
3.8% (971)
Hispanic
5.3% (1,339)
Race Moscow ID USA
White 85.0% 80.6% 59.4%
African American 1.6% 0.6% 12.2%
American Indian 1.2% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 2.9% 1.3% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.8% 3.1% 3.2%
Hispanic 5.3% 12.9% 18.4%

Gender in Moscow

Female
48.3% (12,231)
Male
51.7% (13,104)
Gender Moscow ID USA
Female 48.3% 49.6% 50.5%
Male 51.7% 50.4% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Moscow for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
0.0% (0)
9-12th Grade
2.0% (506)
High School / GED
16.0% (4,053)
Some College
22.0% (5,573)
Associate's Degree
8.0% (2,026)
Bachelor's Degree
30.0% (7,600)
Master's Degree
14.0% (3,547)
Professional Degree
3.0% (760)
Doctorate Degree
5.0% (1,266)
Education Moscow ID USA
< 9th Grade 0.0% 1.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 2.0% 6.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 16.0% 27.0% 26.0%
Some College 22.0% 26.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 8.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 30.0% 20.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 14.0% 7.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 3.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 5.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Moscow, Idaho

Less than $10,000
10.5% (265,625)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.3% (133,803)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.4% (237,873)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.2% (284,456)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.6% (370,190)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.8% (477,233)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.3% (260,669)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.1% (282,226)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.0% (101,096)
$200,000 or more
4.8% (120,423)
Income Moscow ID USA
Less than $10,000 10.5% 4.3% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.3% 3.8% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.4% 8.3% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.2% 9.0% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.6% 13.1% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.8% 20.4% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.3% 13.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.1% 15.9% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.0% 5.9% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 4.8% 5.7% 9.5%

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