A town of 1,798, settled in 1830. Public schools that outperform most of Pennsylvania.
The 2 things Moscow does most differently from other towns.
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Ordered by what stands out in Moscow. Another town gets a different order.
The public schools Moscow’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 81% of Pennsylvania’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow El Sch | K–3 | 581 | A |
| North Pocono Intmd Sch | 4–5 | 445 | A− |
| North Pocono MS | 6–8 | 685 | B |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 15% of U.S. communities.
Moscow has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 47 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Most working residents leave Moscow for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Scranton (18%), Dunmore (6%) and Covington (4%). Half commute less than 11 miles.
Moscow's reported crime rate is well below Pennsylvania's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. No violent crimes were reported in 2025.
Moscow beats the Pennsylvania average on 2 of 5 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
| What stands out | Moscow | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.7% | 14.5% |
| More adults seeing a dentist | 72.2% | 64.4% |
The typical Moscow home is worth about $316,000, down 0.7% in a year, 9% above the Pennsylvania typical home.
1.4 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pinchot State Forest | 0.5 mi | 96 |
| 2. Golden Park | 0.5 mi | 6 |
| 3. Lake Hide Away | — | 13 |
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Moscow is a borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,039 at the 2020 census. It is located 11 miles (18 km) southeast of Scranton and 24 miles (39 km) southwest of Honesdale.
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4 towns share a border with Moscow.