Livability Score

86
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (7) A+
One World Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe Artista
Coffee Shop
Bucer's Coffeehouse Pub
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Red Star Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (11) A+
Kenworthy Theatre
Cinema
Nuart Theatre
Theatre Arts
Kenworthy Theatre
Theatre Arts
Pritchard Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Moscow Historical Society
Museum
McConnel Mansion Museum
Museum
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Kibbie Dome
Stadium
Idaho Central Credit Union Arena
Stadium
Village Centre Cinemas at Eastside Marketplace
Cinema
Appaloosa Horse Club and Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (25) A+
John's Alley Tavern
Bar
Oil & Vinegar
Deli
Champion's
Bar
The Garden Lounge
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Time
Fast Food
Pour Company
Bar
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Hunga Dunga
Bar
Sonic
Fast Food
MOD Pizza
Fast Food
Idaho State Liquor Store 303
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Idaho State Liquor Store 309
Alcohol
Wendy's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Zip’s Restaurant
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
The Dirty Goat Saloon
Bar
Panda Express
Fast Food
Fitness (3) C-
1912 Center
Community Centre
University of Idaho Student Recreation Center
Gym
Eggan Youth Center
Community Centre
Groceries (5) F
Moscow Food Co-op
Grocery Store
Rosauers
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
WinCo Foods
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (47) A+
Lilian Woodworth Otness Park
Park
East City Park
Park
Ghormley Park
Park
Berman Creekside Park
Park
Almon Asbury Lieuallen Park
Park
Lena Whitmore Park
Park
Triangle Park
Park
Lion's Park
Playground
Shattuck Arboretum
Park
Latah County Fairgrounds
Park
Jim Lyle Rotary Park
Park
Carol Ryrie Brink Nature Park
Park
Lola Clyde Park
Park
Indian Hills Park
Park
Altures Park
Park
Itani Park
Park
PCEI Nature Center
Park
Anderson Frontier Park
Park
UI Arboretum and Botanical Garden
Park
Kiwanis Park
Park
Morgan's Orchard Park
Park
Cyclocross Track
Park
Mountain View Park
Park
Shops (19) A-
The Storm Cellar
Clothing
Gem State Crystals
Fashion
BookPeople of Moscow
Books
Tye Dye Everything
Clothing
Vandal Store
Books
Pets Are People Too
Pets
Furniture Center
Furniture
Howard Hughes Appliance, TV, and Sleepshop
Electronics
Food mart
Convenience Store
Spence Hardware & Supply
Home Improvement
Moscow Building Supply
Home Improvement
Stinker
Convenience Store
Spense Hardware & Supply
Home Improvement
East Side Marketplace
Mall
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Ross
Department Store
Target
Department Store
Palouse Mall
Mall
Early Bird Supply
Home Improvement
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Moscow.
Public Transit Stops (4)
Stops & Stations
A+
Moscow High School
Bus Stop
Intermodal Transit Center
Bus Station
F at Mountain View
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.3%
F
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cost of living B-

The cost of living in Moscow is 108/100 - which is 12% higher than Idaho.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
D+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D+
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crime A+

Moscow crime rates are 1,380 per 100k, which is 18% higher than Idaho
Property Crime
1,288 crimes per 100k
B
Violent Crime
91 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment F

The median income in Moscow is $42,262 - which is 14% lower than Idaho.
Med. Household Income
$42,262
F
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
D+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (18)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Latah County Sheriffs Office
Police
Moscow Volunteer Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Gritman Medical Center
Hospital
Latah Community Health
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Student Health Center
Clinic
PACT EMS
Ambulance Station
Bearable Dentistry
Dentist
Moscow Family Dentistry
Dentist
Moscow Police Department
Police
Moscow Rural Fire District
Fire Station
Moscow Volunteer Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Safeway
Pharmacy
Moscow Volunteer Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
QuickCARE
Doctor
Moscow Family Medicine Westside
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing C+

Moscow home prices are $240,500 - which is 43% higher than Idaho
Home Price
$240,500
A
Home Appreciation Rate
13%
A-
Home Affordability
5.7x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools A+

The Moscow graduation rate is 96% - which is 13% higher than Idaho
School Test Scores
64%
C
High School Grad. Rates
96%
A+
Elementary Schools (10) A+
J Russell Elementary School
West Park Elementary School
St Marys Parish School
Palouse Prairie Charter School
Lena Whitmore Elementary School
Moscow Middle School
Logos School
Moscow Charter School
A B Mcdonald Elementary School
Palouse Hills Christian School
High Schools (3) A
Moscow High School
Paradise Creek Regional High School
Logos School
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ratings A-

Moscow has an overall rating of 79% from 19 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes
A
User Surveys (17)
From AreaVibes
A-
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Deteriorating for lack of community vision 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 17, 2022) Moscow is still charming, but the past 15 years have seen changes that the community has failed to acknowledge.

First of all, a church with a history of mishandling sexual abuse has been very provocative on the national scale, and is somewhat hostile to "outsiders" as well as to
...Read More the city government. As they obtain more and more exceptions to business zoning ordinances, the very heart of downtown is becoming their own personal campus.

Secondly, the city has entirely ignored the proliferation of single family homes becoming rentals, or worse yet, Air Bnbs. My sympathies to homeowners now surrounded by partiers from the University. Buyers beware!

For people seeking housing, there are currently 8 houses and apartments for rent, whereas there are 93 Air Bnbs available. What effect is this having on our school district, which receives funding per pupil, with all those units and homes reserved for vacationers?

Finally, one particular real estate company- starts with an S- seems to be outrageously inflating prices to their out of town buyers. Median house price has gone from $250k to $700k (see FRED data) largely because of them. This is not an affordable place to live anymore. Read Less
My Experiences Living in Moscow, ID 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Living in Moscow, ID has been a blessing for me. The crime in this area is extremely low and there is much opportunity to have fun and to get errands done in a substantial amount of time. However, the cost of owning a home here can be pretty steep and the poverty level in the are ...Read More a can be pretty high, I've learned to get around quite well and despite the poverty level, crime is sustained.

I'm extremely a stickler for libraries and the experiences I've enjoyed at Idaho's largest library, with my three kids, the University of Idaho Library, are many to cherish. So many casual dining restaurants in the city, including my favorite: Mikey's Greek Gyros on S Main St., which serves the best Gyros in al the free world, the weekends of eating out for the family have been grand. The Hamilton-Lowes Aquatic Center takes the cake. Every hot day of the spring or summer the kids asks me to take them there. So much fun at this water park, we have the pictures to show.

I do have an issue with many areas of poverty, many homeless individuals, but there are always organizations seeking to help these people. The income per capita in the city is below the national average, at $20, 297 per, which is $9,000 below the average in the United States. The best areas in Moscow, ID to live is in the Ft. Russel Neighborhood, St, Mary's neighborhood and even just 8 miles outside of Moscow - Pullman, WA. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Moscow? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lilian Woodworth Otness Park
      East City Park
      Ghormley Park
      Berman Creekside Park
      Almon Asbury Lieuallen Park
      Lena Whitmore Park
      Triangle Park
      Lion's Park

      Entertainment

      Kenworthy Theatre
      Nuart Theatre
      Kenworthy Theatre
      Pritchard Art Gallery
      Moscow Historical Society
      McConnel Mansion Museum
      Amphitheater
      Kibbie Dome

      Food & Drink

      John's Alley Tavern
      Oil & Vinegar
      Champion's
      The Garden Lounge
      Jimmy John's
      Domino's
      Subway
      Taco Time

      B Commute

      Is public transit available in Moscow? Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Moscow.
      Drive to Work
      60%

      16% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      17%

      14% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Moscow a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Gritman Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Safeway

      Doctors

      Latah Community Health
      Moscow Family Medicine Westside
      QuickCARE