New York · Metropolitan Area
Center Moriches is a small city in New York with a population of 8,155. Residents earn $152,500 per year, which is 103% above the national average.
Based on current data, Center Moriches receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Center Moriches stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Center Moriches is $152,500, which is significantly higher than the national average — 103% above $75,149. This places Center Moriches among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Center Moriches is $554,500, making it a premium housing market at 97% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,130 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 40.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Center Moriches experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 90.4% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.6% |
| 28% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $152,500 |
| 103% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $58,995 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,522 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $113,245 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 56,343 |
| County GDP | $139,014M |
| Restaurants | 4,024 |
| Healthcare | 5,146 |
| Retail | 6,106 |
| Manufacturing | 1,670 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $12,682 |
| 262% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.29% |
| Commute Time | 32.0 min |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |
| Census Median | $554,500 |
| 97% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $667,650 |
| Median List Price | $799,000 |
| Median List Price | $799,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $434 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.3% |
| Price Drops | 13.3% |
| Inventory | 15 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,130 |
| 83% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $12,682 |
| 262% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.29% |
| Obesity | 29.3% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.9% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.9% |
| Depression | 18.1% |
| Mental Distress | 16.0% |
| Physical Distress | 10.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.3% |
| Premature Death | 6,453/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,146 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 154 |
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.2 inches |
| 16% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 18 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,550/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7993°N, 72.7965°W |
| County FIPS | 36103 |
Winner: Republican by 10 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 40.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,550/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 65 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,146 |
| Restaurants | 4,024 |
| Retail Stores | 6,106 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 154 |
| Avg Commute | 32.0 min |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |