Living in Moscow, Ohio

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Moscow · Census data 2020–2024

Moscow has 147 residents with a median age of 52.4. The median household income is $48,125 (33% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $74,500.

Moscow is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Moscow at a glance

Population
147
Median age
52.4State: 39.7
Median household income
$48,125State: $71,389
Median home value
$74,500State: $214,800
Homeowners
81.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
9%

Is Moscow a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 34%.

The weather is best in May–June 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 $74,500, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Moscow$74,500
Ohio$214,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Ohio$1,034
United States$1,413

Moscow median household income

The median household income in Moscow is $48,125 and the income per person is $32,066. 34% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).

Median household income

Moscow$48,125
Ohio$71,389
United States$80,734

Housing in Moscow: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
100
Owner-occupied
81.6%
Renter-occupied
18.4%
Vacant
24%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
1.93

Moscow demographics

Population
147
Median age
52.4
Under 18
23.8%
65 and older
28.6%
Households
76
Foreign-born
0.7%
Veterans
16.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White93.2%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0.7%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Moscow ›

Education in Moscow

9% of adults 25 and older in Moscow have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Moscow9%
Ohio31.5%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Moscow

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4.8%
Average commute
—State: 23 min
Work from home
40.7%
Drive alone
59.3%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
78.9%

Moscow vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Moscow147$48,125$74,500—
Mentor271$90,625$222,700$685
Felicity465$36,786$138,400$672
New Richmond2,766$80,536$235,900$738
Butler515$45,341$158,200$794
Claryville3,251$81,458$278,200$1,087
Bethel2,658$43,779$158,500$667
Alexandria10,562$102,239$284,800$1,195
Amelia12,871$70,938$230,400$957

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Living in Moscow: FAQ

What is the median household income in Moscow, OH?

The median household income in Moscow is $48,125, 33% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (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 $74,500, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.

Is Moscow, OH a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 34%.

What is the median age in Moscow?

The median age in Moscow is 52.4 years (Ohio: 39.7).

What is the unemployment rate in Moscow?

The unemployment rate in Moscow is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Moscow?

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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