Median Age
30 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 26% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
12%
Moscow
Moscow, ID Area Guide
Avg Rent
$860
Population
28,330
Renter Mix
59% Rent
Big city proximity awaits in this safe college town
Suburban
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Affordable
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College Town
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Moscow, Idaho, set in the rolling hills of the Palouse region, combines small-town living with a rich academic atmosphere. As home to the University of Idaho, the city has a population of around 25,435 residents. The rental market shows steady growth, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $836 per month, reflecting a 2.6% increase over the past year. Housing options range from apartments near campus to historic homes in neighborhoods like the Fort Russell Historic District, known for its preserved late 1800s architecture.
The city's cultural calendar features the annual Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival and a seasonal downtown Farmers Market operating May through October. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the Paradise Path and Bill Chipman Palouse Trail system. Moscow Mountain and the nearby cedar grove provide additional recreational opportunities. Downtown Main Street houses independent shops and the historic Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre. The University of Idaho, the state's oldest public university, enriches the community through research and cultural programming. The area's history includes an interesting detail: Moscow was initially called "Paradise Valley" when its first post office opened in 1872, a name still reflected in Paradise Creek, which flows through town.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$54,349
Average: $75,964
Education
11,083
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,810
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Moscow has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
59%
Non-Renters
41%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
32%
Other Education
68%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Moscow, ID is $1,109 for a studio, $860 for one bedroom, $977 for two bedrooms, and $1,324 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Moscow has increased by 0.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$860/month
626 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Moscow, ID is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
A.B. Mc Donald Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
354 Students
Lena Whitmore Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
236 Students
Public
Grades K-8
210 Students
Public
Grades K-8
197 Students
Public
Grades K-5
143 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
498 Students
Public
Grades K-8
210 Students
Public
Grades K-8
197 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
769 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- University of Idaho Arboretum & Botanical Garden
- Charles R. Conner Museum
- Palouse Discovery Science Center
Airports
- Pullman/Moscow Regional
- Lewiston/Nez Perce County
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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.