Living in Moscow, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Moscow · Census data 2020–2024
Moscow has 865 residents with a median age of 55.4. The median household income is $45,526 (39% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $153,800.
Moscow is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Moscow at a glance
- Population
- 865
- Median age
- 55.4State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $45,526State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $153,800State: $296,600
- Homeowners
- 91.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.9%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is Moscow a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 39 minutes; a poverty rate of 20.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Moscow
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Moscow the median home value is $153,800, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 29.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,210 a month in housing costs.
Moscow median household income
The median household income in Moscow is $45,526 and the income per person is $30,370. 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Moscow: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 519
- Owner-occupied
- 91.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.8%
- Vacant
- 21%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.11
Moscow demographics
- Population
- 865
- Median age
- 55.4
- Under 18
- 15.7%
- 65 and older
- 23.7%
- Households
- 410
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 17%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Moscow ›
Education in Moscow
4.9% of adults 25 and older in Moscow have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 2.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Moscow
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Drive alone
- 76.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
Moscow vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 865 | $45,526 | $153,800 | — |
| Caratunk | 101 | $73,235 | $470,000 | — |
| Bingham | 660 | $42,708 | $103,000 | $354 |
| Highland | 154 | $42,745 | $99,600 | — |
| Solon | 963 | $69,205 | $183,600 | $915 |
| Wellington | 161 | $44,519 | $133,700 | — |
| Embden | 995 | $56,875 | $173,400 | — |
| Athens | 791 | $50,750 | $153,100 | $538 |
| North Anson | 445 | $60,298 | $143,200 | — |
More for people moving to Moscow
Moscow ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Moscow: FAQ
What is the median household income in Moscow, ME?
The median household income in Moscow is $45,526, 39% lower than the Maine median of $74,733 (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 $153,800, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
Is Moscow, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 39 minutes; a poverty rate of 20.7%.
What is the median age in Moscow?
The median age in Moscow is 55.4 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Moscow?
The average commute to work in Moscow is 39 minutes; 6.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Moscow?
The unemployment rate in Moscow is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Moscow?
4.9% 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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