Living in East Moriches, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Moriches · Census data 2020–2024
East Moriches has 6,260 residents with a median age of 44. The median household income is $139,222 (62% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $664,100, the median rent is $2,314/month.
East Moriches at a glance
- Population
- 6,260
- Median age
- 44State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $139,222State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $664,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,314/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 75.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.2%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is East Moriches a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 62% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: Home values 57% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Moriches
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Moriches the median home value is $664,100, 100% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,314 per month, which is 38.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,000 a month in housing costs.
East Moriches median household income
The median household income in East Moriches is $139,222 and the income per person is $58,110. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in East Moriches: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,327
- Owner-occupied
- 75.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.7%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.76
East Moriches demographics
- Population
- 6,260
- Median age
- 44
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 22.3%
- Households
- 2,190
- Foreign-born
- 4.5%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Moriches ›
Education in East Moriches
39.2% of adults 25 and older in East Moriches have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 21.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Moriches
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 16.9%
- Drive alone
- 61.3%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
East Moriches vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Moriches | 6,260 | $139,222 | $664,100 | $2,314 |
| Eastport | 2,414 | $119,453 | $665,100 | $2,224 |
| Center Moriches | 9,127 | $170,277 | $586,900 | $2,307 |
| Remsenburg-Speonk | 1,564 | $169,091 | $998,000 | $2,134 |
| West Hampton Dunes | 107 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Moriches | 2,308 | $78,359 | $455,400 | $2,347 |
| Manorville | 14,233 | $139,201 | $601,000 | $2,129 |
| Mastic | 15,708 | $94,034 | $432,500 | $2,016 |
| Mastic Beach | 16,735 | $111,493 | $357,200 | $2,428 |
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What is the median household income in East Moriches, NY?
The median household income in East Moriches is $139,222, 62% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Moriches?
The median home value in East Moriches is $664,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in East Moriches?
The median gross rent in East Moriches is $2,314 per month, about 38.4% of household income.
Is East Moriches, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 62% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: home values 57% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in East Moriches?
The median age in East Moriches is 44 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in East Moriches?
The average commute to work in East Moriches is 33 minutes; 16.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Moriches?
The unemployment rate in East Moriches is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Moriches?
39.2% of adults in East Moriches have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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