PA 435 nb and PA 690 wb in Moscow, Aug 2022 · Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page, my Commons user talk page, or my English Wikipedia user talk page; I'll know about it a lot faster) / CC BY-SA 4.0
Moscow is a small town of 1,838 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $77,708
and a 3.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Moscow stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Moscow is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Moscow 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
Moscow's overall cost of living index is 93.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Moscow costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Moscow, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$251,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$806
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$77,708
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Moscow's violent crime rate is 154.5 per 100,000 residents
— 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
154.5 /100k
Property Crime
717.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Moscow is served primarily by North Pocono SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Moscow, PA
National Avg
School District
North Pocono SD
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
41.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Moscow sees average highs of 35.7°F in January
and 84.6°F in July,
with 48.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 45.1 inches of snow per year.
Moscow's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Moscow roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $251,500 and median rent is $806/month.
Moscow's violent crime rate is 154.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 717.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Moscow are operated by North Pocono SD.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 41.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Moscow, PA has a population of 1,838, a median household income of $77,708, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%.
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.
Moscow averages 35.7°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.4 inches
with about 45.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Moscow, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 18444.
The population of Moscow, Pennsylvania is 1,838 with a median age of 46.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Moscow: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $251,500, median household income $77,708, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Moscow side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
