What is the median household income in Moscow, PA?
The median household income in Moscow, PA is $82,031 (±$10,507) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $950 a month would take about $38,000 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Moscow, the median household income went from $80,341 in 2015–2019 to $82,031 in 2020–2024 (+2.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $82,031 (±$10,507)
- Median renter income
- $31,875 (±$16,386)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $38,000
Income in Moscow against Lackawanna County, its state and the nation
| Moscow | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $82,031 (±$10,507) | $66,223 (±$1,519) | $77,971 (±$342) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $31,875 (±$16,386) | $39,028 (±$2,160) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $106,250 (±$34,707) | $86,052 (±$2,481) | $95,990 (±$362) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $950 (±$197) | $1,007 (±$25) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Moscow, median household income is higher than in Lackawanna County ($66,223).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania ($77,971).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($80,734).
In Lackawanna County, Moscow ranks 15 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 806 of 2,545.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in Moscow
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $950 a month ($11,400 a year) needs an income of about $38,000 a year.
The median renting household in Moscow earns $31,875 a year, less than that.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,341 (±$7,059) | $82,031 (±$10,507) | +2.1% | Down after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $908 (±$128) | $950 (±$197) | +4.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $225,100 (±$10,541) | $307,000 (±$43,854) | +36.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near Moscow
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow | — | $82,031 (±$10,507) | — |
| Elmhurst Township | 2.7 mi | $79,205 (±$8,211) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township (Lackawanna County) | 3.1 mi | $79,769 (±$17,584) | Not measurably different |
| Covington Township (Lackawanna County) | 3.4 mi | $100,313 (±$20,787) | Not measurably different |
| Roaring Brook Township | 3.4 mi | $127,500 (±$34,762) | Higher |
| Spring Brook Township | 5.7 mi | $69,821 (±$18,055) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Cobb | 6.0 mi | $105,577 (±$55,043) | Not measurably different |
| Clifton Township | 6.3 mi | $56,705 (±$2,980) | Lower |
| Dunmore | 6.4 mi | $71,302 (±$7,081) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Clifton Township, PA ($56,705).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Roaring Brook Township, PA ($127,500).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Lackawanna County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Dalton | $95,862 (±$11,514) |
| 10 | Scott Township (Lackawanna County) | $93,384 (±$21,592) |
| 11 | Jefferson Township (Lackawanna County) | $92,234 (±$8,651) |
| 12 | Clarks Summit | $92,083 (±$19,866) |
| 13 | Glenburn Township | $88,333 (±$18,968) |
| 14 | West Abington Township | $87,500 (±$30,519) |
| 15 | Moscow | $82,031 (±$10,507) |
| 16 | Moosic | $80,187 (±$16,792) |
| 17 | Madison Township (Lackawanna County) | $79,769 (±$17,584) |
| 18 | Elmhurst Township | $79,205 (±$8,211) |
| 19 | Mayfield | $78,750 (±$23,629) |
| 20 | Vandling | $77,422 (±$22,973) |
| 21 | Carbondale Township | $76,111 (±$11,702) |
Showing 13 of 40 places in Lackawanna County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Moscow
What is the median household income in Moscow?
The median household income in Moscow is $82,031 (±$10,507) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Moscow?
About $38,000 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $950 a month.
Have incomes in Moscow kept up with inflation?
In Moscow, the median household income went from $80,341 in 2015–2019 to $82,031 in 2020–2024 (+2.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
What do renters earn in Moscow?
The median renting household in Moscow, PA earns $31,875 (±$16,386) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Moscow borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Moscow borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Moscow borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Moscow borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Moscow borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Moscow borough, Pennsylvania
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Moscow borough, Pennsylvania (place:51208, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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