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Moosic is a small town of 5,930 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $67,434
and a 3.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Moosic stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Moosic is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Moosic 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: 93.0
Moosic's overall cost of living index is 93.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Moosic costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Moosic, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$232,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$879
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$67,434
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Moosic's violent crime rate is 483.8 per 100,000 residents
— 27% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
483.8 /100k
Property Crime
951.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Moosic is served primarily by Riverside SD.
Metric
Moosic, PA
National Avg
School District
Riverside SD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Moosic sees average highs of 35.7°F in January
and 84.6°F in July,
with 38.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 45.1 inches of snow per year.
Moosic's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Moosic roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $232,600 and median rent is $879/month.
Moosic's violent crime rate is 483.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 951.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Moosic are operated by Riverside SD.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
31.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Moosic, PA has a population of 5,930, a median household income of $67,434, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%.
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.
Moosic averages 35.7°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.7 inches
with about 45.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Moosic, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 18507.
The population of Moosic, Pennsylvania is 5,930 with a median age of 45.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Moosic: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $232,600, median household income $67,434, crime index 95 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Moosic side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
