Living in Moosic, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Moosic · Census data 2020–2024
Moosic has 5,973 residents with a median age of 42.7. The median household income is $80,187 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $250,900, the median rent is $1,329/month.
Moosic at a glance
- Population
- 5,973
- Median age
- 42.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $80,187State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $250,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,329/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 66.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.6%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Moosic a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Moosic
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Moosic the median home value is $250,900, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,329 per month, which is 29.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,975 a month in housing costs.
Moosic median household income
The median household income in Moosic is $80,187 and the income per person is $56,152. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Moosic: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,705
- Owner-occupied
- 66.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.4%
- Vacant
- 11.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.48
Moosic demographics
- Population
- 5,973
- Median age
- 42.7
- Under 18
- 19%
- 65 and older
- 22%
- Households
- 2,396
- Foreign-born
- 6.5%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Moosic ›
Education in Moosic
39.6% of adults 25 and older in Moosic have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 15.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Moosic
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Drive alone
- 82.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.4%
Moosic vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moosic | 5,973 | $80,187 | $250,900 | $1,329 |
| Old Forge | 8,573 | $71,812 | $174,400 | $859 |
| Taylor | 6,265 | $71,599 | $182,500 | $1,085 |
| Avoca | 2,526 | $63,478 | $185,300 | $986 |
| Dupont | 2,559 | $86,500 | $142,200 | $973 |
| Scranton | 76,033 | $50,739 | $158,100 | $1,048 |
| Duryea | 5,084 | $62,462 | $157,900 | $1,130 |
| Hughestown | 1,506 | $84,091 | $167,800 | $1,014 |
| Spring Brook | 2,770 | $69,821 | $231,100 | $964 |
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What is the median household income in Moosic, PA?
The median household income in Moosic is $80,187, about the same as the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Moosic?
The median home value in Moosic is $250,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Moosic?
The median gross rent in Moosic is $1,329 per month, about 29.2% of household income.
Is Moosic, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
What is the median age in Moosic?
The median age in Moosic is 42.7 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Moosic?
The average commute to work in Moosic is 15 minutes; 13.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Moosic?
The unemployment rate in Moosic is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Moosic?
39.6% of adults in Moosic 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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