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Moscow, ID


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Moscow, Idaho

Moscow, Idaho, in Latah county, is 67 miles S of Spokane, Washington (center to center) and 257 miles E of Seattle, Washington. There are 21,291 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Moscow

In Moscow, about 35% of adults are married. People in Moscow are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Males are more numerous in the city than in most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Moscow had a median family income of $46,331. Most of the residents of Moscow tend to have good incomes. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the city.

Political Inclinations

Moscow folks tended to give their money ($11,850) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Moscow Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Moscow that were owner-occupied was 44%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Moscow, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Moscow, 72% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about Moscow is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Moscow strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Idaho):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMoscow Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyMoscow College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyMoscow Short Commute Times
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 15%Moscow Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Moscow, ID

Comparing Moscow to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity58
Well-Paid Single Men37
Well-Paid Single Women27
Senior Citizens22
Children Under 5 Years Old12
Female Share of the Population11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size21
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income59
People in Middle Class or Better25
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home74
Public Transportation Use69

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Rents85
Housing Recently Built76
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Property Taxes51
Seasonal and Vacation Housing52

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime88
Low Property Crime65

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