Living in Moscow, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Moscow · Census data 2020–2024
Moscow has 180 residents with a median age of 50.5. The median household income is $74,688 (about the same as the Kansas median), the median home value is $72,000, the median rent is $763/month.
Moscow is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Moscow at a glance
- Population
- 180
- Median age
- 50.5State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $74,688State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $72,000State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $763/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 78.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.3%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Moscow a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Kansas median; home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.4%.
Cons: Unemployment of 5.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Moscow
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Moscow the median home value is $72,000, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $763 per month, which is 18.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Moscow median household income
The median household income in Moscow is $74,688 and the income per person is $35,431. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Moscow: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 123
- Owner-occupied
- 78.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.2%
- Vacant
- 46.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.73
46.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Moscow has many vacation and second homes.
Moscow demographics
- Population
- 180
- Median age
- 50.5
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 66
- Foreign-born
- 9.4%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Moscow ›
Education in Moscow
12.3% of adults 25 and older in Moscow have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Moscow
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 81.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.3%
Moscow vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 180 | $74,688 | $72,000 | $763 |
| Hugoton | 3,974 | $62,773 | $120,900 | $931 |
| Satanta | 837 | $51,467 | $107,100 | $1,010 |
| Ulysses | 5,476 | $63,857 | $97,400 | $717 |
| Sublette | 1,500 | $66,331 | $160,500 | $694 |
| Liberal | 19,316 | $63,706 | $137,100 | $900 |
| Tyrone | 1,082 | $2,499 | $55,400 | $633 |
| Rolla | 542 | $58,750 | $58,500 | $619 |
| Kismet | 414 | $60,197 | $109,000 | $932 |
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Moscow ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Moscow: FAQ
What is the median household income in Moscow, KS?
The median household income in Moscow is $74,688, about the same as the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Moscow?
The median home value in Moscow is $72,000, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Moscow?
The median gross rent in Moscow is $763 per month, about 18.8% of household income.
Is Moscow, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Kansas median; home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.4%. Minuses: unemployment of 5.2%.
What is the median age in Moscow?
The median age in Moscow is 50.5 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Moscow?
The average commute to work in Moscow is 18 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Moscow?
The unemployment rate in Moscow is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Moscow?
12.3% of adults in Moscow have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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