The story of this market
The typical home in Moscow, Idaho sells for about $456,250, or $275 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.9% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 64 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,404 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+5.3%
ID · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Moscow, Idaho
The Moscow housing market is experiencing steady growth with rising home values, though the pace of sales has slowed compared to previous years. The market is heavily influenced by the university-driven economy, which provides a unique floor for demand. Data on specific metrics like closed sales and tax rates are limited, reflecting a market that is currently in a transition phase.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Moscow yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 2 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 0 days on market with 0.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
2% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 2.48% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · poverty 25.1% — a mixed stability profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A major public research university that serves as the primary economic and cultural anchor for the city.
A paved multi-use path connecting Moscow to Troy, popular for cycling, walking, and commuting.
A highly regarded seasonal market in downtown Moscow featuring local produce, crafts, and community engagement.
Moscow is well-suited for university-affiliated families, academic professionals, and those seeking a small-town lifestyle with access to higher education and outdoor recreation.
Moscow is served by the Moscow School District, which is generally regarded as providing a stable educational environment centered around the local university community.
The city is primarily served by local road networks with limited public transit, and most residents rely on personal vehicles for commuting.
Moscow offers a robust amenity base including the Latah Trail for cycling and hiking, the popular Moscow Farmers Market, and various parks maintained by the city.
The rental market is influenced by the significant student population associated with the University of Idaho, keeping demand steady despite seasonal fluctuations.
The economy is dominated by the University of Idaho and the education sector, supported by local government and a growing small-business community.
The city's economic momentum is heavily anchored by the University of Idaho, which drives local employment and research-based development.
Parcels in Moscow are subject to the Moscow School District and various local taxing districts including the city and county.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Idaho) — Homestead Property Tax Exemption: Exempts the lesser of $125,000 or 50% of the market value for assessment purposes from property taxation. Formula: Exemption = min($125,000, 0.50 * Market Value).
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts and Census Reporter.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.