New York · Metropolitan Area
East Moriches is a small city in New York with a population of 5,794. Residents earn $124,028 per year, which is 65% above the national average.
Based on current data, East Moriches receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. East Moriches stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in East Moriches is $124,028, which is significantly higher than the national average — 65% above $75,149. This places East Moriches among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 0.0% 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 East Moriches is $630,300, making it a premium housing market at 124% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,273 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 34.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 90.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
East 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 | 91.6% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.4% |
| 37% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $124,028 |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $61,797 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,522 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $113,245 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% 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 | 2.01% |
| Commute Time | 31.9 min |
| Work from Home | 14.7% |
| Census Median | $630,300 |
| 124% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $754,349 |
| Median List Price | $1,249,450 |
| Median List Price | $1,249,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $396 |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.5% |
| Price Drops | 11.1% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,273 |
| 95% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $12,682 |
| 262% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.01% |
| Obesity | 29.3% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.1% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.9% |
| Depression | 18.7% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.0% |
| 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 | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (14.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,067/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8088°N, 72.7566°W |
| County FIPS | 36103 |
Winner: Republican by 10 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,067/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 65 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,146 |
| Restaurants | 4,024 |
| Retail Stores | 6,106 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 154 |
| Avg Commute | 31.9 min |
| Work from Home | 14.7% |