Welcome to Moscow, ID, the best place to raise a family
Livability, a website dedicated to exploring the best places to live in the United States, recently announced the best cities in the U.S. to raise a family, and while more well-known cities such as Ann Arbor, MI, and Fort Collins, CO, placed high on the list, it was Moscow, ID, that took the top spot!
So, do you want to raise your family in this gem of a town? Then there are a few key things to know about Moscow!
It’s the best place to raise your family
We might as well as start with the obvious, right? Moscow was recently announced as the best city in the U.S. to raise your kids. Livability grants this ranking due to a number of reasons. For instance, this town of just under 25,000 people has a school district serving roughly 2,400 students. With such a small number of students, your student-to-teacher ratio is high and your kids get more attention from their instructors.
Moscow is affordable
Another plus to raising your family in Moscow is it’s affordability. The cost of living is relatively low compared to the national average, and the average rent is roughly $650 a month. In fact, Moscow is so affordable, it even ranked among Livability’s most affordable cities in the U.S. for 2018.
Moscow is home to the University of Idaho
Home to the University of Idaho and the Vandals, Moscow residents and families love the year-round activities and sporting events offered. Additionally, the school itself is a value to both its employees and its students. For one, it’s the top employer in the city. Additionally, it offers a 14:1 to one student-staff ratio, which is lower than the national average.
Check out the Moscow farmers market
One thing many families of Moscow enjoy is the weekly Moscow Farmers Market, open every Saturday from May to October in Friendship Square from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guests and customers can enjoy a wide variety of shops with everything from locally grown produce to the art of the town as well as live music. Families can even use area EBT or SNAP benefits to purchase fresh and organic food!
Moscow has room to play
This city is all about raising family, and you can’t have a kid without having a place to play! In addition to Moscow’s 17 public parks and the 12-mile Latah Trail Bike Path, Moscow is home to year-round fun. In the summer, check out the Hamilton-Lowe Aquatics Center, for swimming—including an inflatable obstacle course! Meanwhile, in the cooler months you can checkout the Bonkerz Indoor Play Center, where kids can play all day in play barns, homes, markets, and even a beam active course while parents can enjoy the comfortable seating area and free wifi.
There’s a play for Fido too
Dogs are not pets, dogs are family, and the Moscow Alehouse knows this. Bring your four-legged furry friends to enjoy the patio while you explore the 24 beers on tap, including four wines. You can even become part of the family at Alehouse by joining their mug club, getting your own customized mug that waits for you every time you come back.
Take time for yourselves, parents
When you want to have a happy family, you have to have a happy relationship. In short, you need a date night. Locals love hotspots such as Maialina Pizzeria Napoletana, which offers delicious Italian dishes. With locally-sourced ingredients and a changing menu, residents love the freshness and variety; from the pizza to the tiramisu, you can’t go wrong.
