Moscow, Idaho
Among the top 16% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 53% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 68% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 79% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 84% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 54% of US places
- top 2% for commute time
- top 5% for natural disaster risk
- bottom 13% for annual snowfall
Moscow is a mid-size city in Idaho with about 26,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and B for affordability. Standout strengths include commute time, natural disaster risk, and summer humidity. It rates lower on school quality and annual snowfall.
Official websitemoscow.id.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Cold winters · Dry · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 2.9 in0.9 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$54k34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 74% of US places
Home Value$311k79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$868better than 55% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 31% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.77%better than 66% of US places
Income Tax5.80%better than 36% of US places
Sales Tax6.03%better than 83% of US places
Estimated total tax burden12.26%better than 28% of US places
Unemployment6.4%better than 29% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)33°F54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)68°F8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation22.4 in16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall50.9 inbetter than 13% of US places
Sunny Days261 daysbetter than 79% of US places
Summer Humidity46°Fbetter than 94% of US places
Comfortable Days73 daysbetter than 28% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk22.3better than 95% of US places
Air Quality32 AQIbetter than 89% of US places
School Quality43.0better than 21% of US places
Violent Crime324/100kbetter than 75% of US places
Property Crime1307/100kbetter than 36% of US places
Community
Population25,61694th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age24.84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2455th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0768th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)84.2%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.8%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.0%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.9%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.1%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time14 minbetter than 98% of US places
Walkability6.8/20better than 56% of US places
Airport Distance66 mibetter than 57% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.8%better than 60% of US places
Amenities Nearby26.55better than 26% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 74% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Moscow an affordable place to live?
- Moscow is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 74% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Moscow?
- The median home value in Moscow is $311k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Moscow?
- Median household income in Moscow is $54k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Moscow?
- Median gross rent in Moscow is $868 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Moscow safe?
- Moscow is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 324/100k (better than 75%). Property crime is 1307/100k.
- What is the weather like in Moscow?
- Moscow averages 68°F in July and 33°F in January, with 22.4 in of annual precipitation and about 261 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Moscow?
- Public-school quality in Moscow is below average, scoring better than 21% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Moscow?
- The average one-way commute in Moscow is 14 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)