Living in Moriches, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Moriches · Census data 2020–2024
Moriches has 2,308 residents with a median age of 52.8. The median household income is $78,359 (9% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $455,400, the median rent is $2,347/month.
Moriches at a glance
- Population
- 2,308
- Median age
- 52.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $78,359State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $455,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,347/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 49.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.1%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Moriches a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the New York median; home values 7% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 24.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Moriches
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Moriches the median home value is $455,400, 37% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,347 per month, which is 49.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,261 a month in housing costs.
Moriches median household income
The median household income in Moriches is $78,359 and the income per person is $47,205. 24.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Moriches: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,423
- Owner-occupied
- 49.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 50.9%
- Vacant
- 14.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 1.88
Moriches demographics
- Population
- 2,308
- Median age
- 52.8
- Under 18
- 13.7%
- 65 and older
- 30.6%
- Households
- 1,213
- Foreign-born
- 6.3%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Moriches ›
Education in Moriches
29.1% of adults 25 and older in Moriches have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 13.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Moriches
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 4.1%
- Drive alone
- 82.8%
- Public transit
- 4.5%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.7%
Moriches vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moriches | 2,308 | $78,359 | $455,400 | $2,347 |
| Mastic | 15,708 | $94,034 | $432,500 | $2,016 |
| Center Moriches | 9,127 | $170,277 | $586,900 | $2,307 |
| Shirley | 28,375 | $112,788 | $424,900 | $2,056 |
| Mastic Beach | 16,735 | $111,493 | $357,200 | $2,428 |
| East Moriches | 6,260 | $139,222 | $664,100 | $2,314 |
| Manorville | 14,233 | $139,201 | $601,000 | $2,129 |
| Brookhaven | 2,858 | $114,839 | $692,800 | $2,346 |
| Eastport | 2,414 | $119,453 | $665,100 | $2,224 |
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What is the median household income in Moriches, NY?
The median household income in Moriches is $78,359, 9% lower 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 Moriches?
The median home value in Moriches is $455,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Moriches?
The median gross rent in Moriches is $2,347 per month, about 49.7% of household income.
Is Moriches, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the New York median; home values 7% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 24.9%.
What is the median age in Moriches?
The median age in Moriches is 52.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Moriches?
The average commute to work in Moriches is 29 minutes; 4.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Moriches?
The unemployment rate in Moriches is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Moriches?
29.1% of adults in 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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