What are the schools like in Moravia, NY?

Moravia is served primarily by MORAVIA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1.

What is the median household income in Moravia?

The median household income in Moravia, NY is $57,788 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.9%.

What is the weather like in Moravia, NY?

Moravia has an average high temperature of 31.2°F in January and 79.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 56.2 inches.

Moravia, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Moravia, NY affordable or expensive?

Moravia's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Moravia is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $128,500 and the median rent is $725 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Moravia, NY?

Moravia has a violent crime rate of 95.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 575.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Moravia, NY a Good Place to Live?

Moravia is a small town of 1,398 in New York, with a median household income of $57,788 and a 5.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Moravia stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Moravia is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Moravia city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 93.7

Moravia's overall cost of living index is 93.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Moravia costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Moravia, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$128,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$725	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,788	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Moravia's violent crime rate is 95.3 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

95.3 /100k

Property Crime

575.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Moravia is served primarily by MORAVIA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Moravia, NY	National Avg
School District	MORAVIA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Moravia sees average highs of 31.2°F in January and 79.8°F in July, with 41.9 inches of annual precipitation and 56.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Moravia, NY
Average High — January	31.2°F
Average High — July	79.8°F
Annual Precipitation	41.9"
Annual Snowfall	56.2"

Demographics

Metric	Moravia, NY	National Avg
Population	1,398	—
Median Age	36.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	30.5%	22.2%
65 and over	20.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Groton, NY 9 mi Cortland West, NY 13 mi South Lansing, NY 13 mi McLean, NY 13 mi Homer, NY 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Moravia

Moravia, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

13118

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Moravia, NY affordable or expensive?

Moravia's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Moravia roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $128,500 and median rent is $725/month.

What is the crime rate in Moravia, NY?

Moravia's violent crime rate is 95.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 575.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Moravia?

Public schools in Moravia are operated by MORAVIA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 19.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Moravia, NY a good place to live?

Moravia, NY has a population of 1,398, a median household income of $57,788, and an unemployment rate of 5.9%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Moravia?

Moravia averages 31.2°F in January and 79.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.9 inches with about 56.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Moravia?

Moravia, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 13118.

What is the population of Moravia?

The population of Moravia, New York is 1,398 with a median age of 36.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Moravia?

Key numbers for living in Moravia: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $128,500, median household income $57,788, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Moravia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.