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ID area data

Moscow, ID

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Moscow.

Population: 29,562 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Moscow, ID is $484,134 — down 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $407,500 after a median 68 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,161/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$484,134

Median home value

-0.3%

1-year change

68

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$484,134
1-year appreciation
-0.3%
3-year appreciation
+5.5%
5-year appreciation
+22.1%
10-year appreciation
+88.7%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$487,586
House Price Index (state)
629.4 (-1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$407,500
Median list price
$434,450
Median price per sqft
$258
1-year sale-price change
+1.9%
Median days on market
68 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
66
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+1.0%
Days to pending
25 days
New listings (monthly)
27

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,161/mo
1-year rent change
+1.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$841/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,052/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,311/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,704/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,966/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
95.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
11.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$7.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
PALOUSE PRAIRIE EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION INC., MOSCOW DISTRICT
Schools include
PALOUSE PRAIRIE CHARTER SCHOOL, PARADISE CREEK REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, A B MCDONALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, J RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LENA WHITMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 88% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
48.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
33.0°F
Annual precipitation
24.8 in
Annual snowfall
54.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
25
Days with Good air quality
309
Days with Moderate air quality
53
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
150

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,144
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,448

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
34
Nearest airport
Fountains Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport (PUW) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
GRITMAN MEDICAL CENTER, BENEWAH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CLEARWATER VALLEY HOSPITAL & CLINICS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-269 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,998
Housing built before 1970
15.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
63.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,729
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
88.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,681
Average weekly wage
$813
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
120

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MoscowState medianUS median
Median home value$484,134$437,255$289,727
Median sale price$407,500$441,990$325,000
Median days on market68 days62 days51 days
Typical rent$1,161/mo$1,700/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,729$1,455$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Moscow, ID?
$484,134.
What is the median sale price in Moscow, ID?
$407,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Moscow, ID?
Median days on market: 68 days.
What is typical rent in Moscow, ID?
Typical rent: $1,161/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Moscow, ID?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: wildfire.
Is Moscow, ID in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Moscow, ID?
Risk to homes is higher than 88% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Moscow, ID?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Moscow, ID?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Moscow, ID?
9 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Moscow, ID walkable?
Walkability index: 13.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Moscow, ID?
Good. Median AQI: 25. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Moscow, ID?
Regional Price Parity: 95.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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