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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Town numbers

ZIP code18444

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Living in Moscow

Housing in Moscow

$316K▼ 0.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Moscow home is worth about $316,000, down 0.7% in a year, 9% above the Pennsylvania typical home.

Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Moscow

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Moscow's police department reported only 2024 and 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Moscow 0

Pennsylvania 2.3

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Moscow 4.5

Pennsylvania 13.6

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Moscow

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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.

Scranton

18%

Dunmore

Covington

Wilkes-Barre

4%Work in townlive and work in Moscow 11 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 728Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Moscow →

Health in Moscow

Compared with Pennsylvania

2better than PA

of 5 measures CDC estimates. The other 3 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 0 close Habits all close Care 1▲ 2 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

9.7%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethPA 14.5% · better 72.2%More adults seeing a dentistPA 64.4% · better

Care nearby

Geisinger-Community Medical CenterScranton · 7.3 mi · ER

The Wright Center for Community Health North Pocono PracticeCovington Township · 2.7 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Moscow · CMS · HRSAHealth in Moscow →

Natural hazards in Moscow

Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 15% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves

14Does Moscow flood?paid flood claims since 2004 4Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Moscow MapMoscow vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Moscow →

Climate in Moscow

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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.

34° / 18°Winter

55° / 34°Spring

77° / 56°Summer

59° / 39°Fall

How much snow does Moscow get?About 47 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 6, with the last in spring around May 7.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Moscow →

Schools in Moscow

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School Grade A-

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.

DistrictNorth Pocono SDSchools3

Moscow El Sch AElementary · Grades K–3 · 581 students North Pocono Intmd Sch A-Elementary · Grades 4–5 · 445 students North Pocono MS BMiddle · Grades 6–8 · 685 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within PA. Ratings are from neighbors.