Because of many things, Moscow is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Moscow a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The borough’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Moscow has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Moscow’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
Moscow is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 41.81% of adults in Moscow have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.
The per capita income in Moscow in 2022 was $41,155, which is upper middle income relative to Pennsylvania and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $164,620 for a family of four. However, Moscow contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Moscow home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Moscow residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Moscow include Irish, German, Italian, Polish, and English.
The most common language spoken in Moscow is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.
