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Moscow, ID

Founded 1871Latah CountyElev. 786 m
Population
25,868
Median home
$352,000
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
9
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Moscow

Moscow is a city in Idaho with about 25,868 residents. Moscow was founded in 1871 and sits in Latah County. The median age is 25.3 and the median household income is $56,497. Homes carry a median value of $352,000, and about 42% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (83.4%). Around 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 14 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
25,868
Median age
25.3
Median household income
$56,497
Per-capita income
$31,768
Poverty rate
21.1%
High-school grad or higher
97.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
54.3%
Unemployment
7%
Avg. commute
14 min
Work from home
9.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White83.4%
Hispanic or Latino5.6%
Black1.5%
Asian2.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts44.7%
Service20.1%
Sales & office19.3%
Production, transportation & material moving8.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$352,000
Median gross rent
$902/mo
Owner-occupied
42.1%
Median year built
1980
Households
9,950
Avg. household size
2.14

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Moscow has 9 public schools — 6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading74%
Math67%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

MOSCOW HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
PARADISE CREEK REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 8–12
MOSCOW MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
A B MCDONALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
J RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades 3–5
LENA WHITMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
MOSCOW CHARTER SCHOOLElementarycharter
PALOUSE PRAIRIE CHARTER SCHOOLElementarycharter
WEST PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime96% below national
Moscow15
Idaho243
United States386
↓ 44% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime24% below national
Moscow1,487
Idaho840
United States1,952
↑ 7% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Moscow Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Moscow.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Latah County
WildfireRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
Heat waveRelatively Low
LandslideRelatively Low
Riverine floodingRelatively Low
Strong windRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Moscow is in Latah County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Moscow was founded in 1871 and sits in Latah County. Elevation ~786 m.

Map of Moscow
Moscow, ID
Where Moscow is
BoiseMeridianNampaCaldwellIdaho FallsPocatelloMoscow
Historic places

21 on the National Register of Historic Places.

University of Idaho Gymnasium and ArmoryAdministration Building, University of IdahoCornwall, Mason, HouseDavids' BuildingFirst Methodist ChurchHotel MoscowMcConnell, W. J., HouseMcConnell-McGuire Building
Notable people from Moscow
Josh RitterAndrea LloydHec EdmundsonDayton Leroy RogersKatelan RedmonJonathan M. WoodwardThomas Lee WrightJean Basset JohnsonJames C. NelsonSamuel D. Hunter
People searches in Moscow
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Nearby cities
Lewiston (23 mi)Orofino (39 mi)Coeur d'Alene (68 mi)Post Falls (69 mi)Grangeville (70 mi)Hayden (72 mi)

Common questions

Moscow — frequently asked

What is the population of Moscow, Idaho?
Moscow has a population of about 25,868, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Moscow?
The median home value in Moscow is $352,000, and the median gross rent is $902/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Moscow safe? What is the crime rate?
Moscow Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 15 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Moscow face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Latah County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including wildfire, cold wave, heat wave.
How many schools are in Moscow?
Moscow has 9 public schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Moscow?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Moscow. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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