Latah County · Moscow · population 26,894
Where Moscow stands
At or near all-time high. rents up 5.5% in the last year.
Home value trajectory · last 10 years
Zillow ZHVI · monthlyLifestyle scores
Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.
Rent trajectory · last 5 years
Zillow ZORI · monthlyHome value vs rent · indexed to 100
Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)Rent vs buy
At a 34.2 price-to-rent ratio, renting beats buying in Moscow for most shorter holds. The premium you pay to own would take many years of rent savings to recoup, and that's before maintenance, taxes, and opportunity cost on the down payment.
How the momentum score breaks down
methodology →Moscow has held up across the cycle: home values at $482,427 with +5.7% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.
Moscow's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.
About Moscow
Moscow is a city in Latah County, Idaho, with an estimated population of 26,894. The population grew 1.4% annually from 2020 to 2024, a moderate gain. The median home value in Moscow is $482,427 as of 2026-04, up 1.1% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +5.7% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Moscow average $1,177 per month, up 5.5% year-over-year. The composite momentum score is 71 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.
▲ Bull case
▼ Bear case
About Moscow (Wikipedia)
Moscow is a city in and the county seat of Latah County, Idaho. Located in the North Central region of the state along the border with Washington, it had a population of 25,435 at the 2020 United States census. Moscow is the home of the University of Idaho, the state's land-grant institution and primary research university.
Source: Wikipedia · this summary is contributed and licensed under CC-BY-SA.
Playbook
You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.
Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.
Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.
Local safety & alerts
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Cities like Moscow
Run the numbers for Moscow
Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.
Climate & natural-disaster risk
State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.
Current weather
Find rentals & listings
Open current Moscow listings on the major real-estate sites.
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Local news & community
Latest news
- Moscow board denied permit for arts conservatory with Christ Church tiesBoise State Public Radio · 3w ago
- A teen umpire tossed a baseball coach in a now-viral video. Here’s his side of the storyThe New York Times · 1d ago
- 1431 Alpowa Ave, Moscow, ID 83843Realtor.com · 4d ago
- Moscow Furniture Show highlights student design at U of IUniversity of Idaho · 3w ago
- Unpacked: Doug Wilson, Christ Church and MoscowNWPB · 2w ago
- Moscow Welcomes New Chick-fil-A RestaurantChick-fil-A · 2mo ago
Updated 2026-05-21 from Google News + Reddit RSS. Headlines link to original sources.
Local sports teams
Major professional teams the Moscow area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.
Local economy & environment
Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.
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