Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
20%
Moon Township, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,362
Population
43,029
Renter Mix
30% Rent
A tranquil community with out-of-this-world natural beauty
Suburban
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Scenic
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Riverside
Located about 16 miles northwest of Downtown Pittsburgh, Moon Township is a scenic suburb brimming with historic charm along the Ohio River. Moon Township, simply referred to as “Moon,” is draped in lush natural beauty, with tree-lined boulevards and expansive parks strewn throughout the community.
Among Moon’s many popular destinations for outdoor recreation are Moon Park, Robin Hill Park, and nearby Raccoon Creek State Park. Moon offers plenty of suburban amenities as well, including the convenient shops and restaurants on University Boulevard in addition to the many brand-name retailers at nearby Robinson Town Centre and the Mall at Robinson.
Moon is home to Robert Morris University, making it a popular choice for many students, faculty, and staff. The community is also revered for its excellent public schools as well as its close proximity to all that Pittsburgh has to offer. Moon contains the Pittsburgh International Airport, affording numerous residents easy travels.
Explore the City
Yards in Moon Township are comfortably sized and give neighbors plenty of space.
Enjoy a fine dining experience at the Hyehold Restaurant in Moon Township.
Enjoy a sunny day fishing by the pond in Moon Park in the heart of Moon Township.
Enjoy the quiet serenity of the gardens at Robin Hill Park in Moon Township
Fall colors roll in at Shouse Park in Crescent Township.
A few minutes outside of Moon Township you can find books to read at Penguin Bookshop.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$94,410
Average: $117,401
Education
16,404
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
22,333
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Moon Township has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
34%
Other Education
66%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Moon Township, PA is $673 for a studio, $1,363 for one bedroom, $1,682 for two bedrooms, and $1,877 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Moon Township has increased by 1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,363/month
699 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Moon Township, PA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
572 Students
Public
Grades K-5
382 Students
Public
Grades K-5
229 Students
Richard J. Hyde Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
237 Students
Public
Grades K-5
209 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
581 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,211 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Moon Park
- Robin Hill Park
- Fern Hollow Nature Center
- Settler's Cabin Park
- Allegheny Observatory
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Pittsburgh International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.