Median Age
49 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
27%
Moosic, PA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$791
Population
5,725
Renter Mix
26% Rent
Listen to the Moosic from Montage Mountain
Historic
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Scenic
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Riverside
Located just north of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport, Moosic is a charming small town brimming with opportunities for outdoor recreation. Moosic lies between the Lackawanna River and Montage Mountain, offering spectacular fishing and skiing options. Moosic is also home to Glenmaura National Golf Club, a pristine golf club with picturesque views of the Poconos.
In addition to outdoor activities, Moosic residents enjoy superb shopping at the local Shoppes at Montage, which features an array of national retailers. Residents also delight in watching Minor League Baseball games at PNC Field, home of the Scranton Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. Commuting from Moosic to Scranton or Wilkes-Barre is simple with convenience to I-81 and I-476.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$81,512
Average: $107,071
Education
1,424
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,961
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Moosic has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Moosic, PA is $791 for one bedroom. Apartment rent in Moosic has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$791/month
800 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Moosic, PA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
441 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Montage Mountain
- Steamtown National Historic Site
- Everhart Museum
- Nay Aug Park
- Marywood University Arboretum
Military Bases
Airports
- Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 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 February 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.