At a Glance
Median Income
$124,028
$61,797 per capita
Home Value
$630,300
Zillow: $797,208
Median Rent
$2,273/mo
39.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.7%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.3%
10.7% smoking rate
How East Moriches Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Moriches's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Moriches a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
East Moriches residents earn a median household income of $124,028 , which is 65% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $61,797. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,343 business establishments, including 4,024 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Moriches is $630,300 , 124% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $797,208. Median rent is $2,273/month, with 39.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
34.7% of adults in East Moriches hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% above the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Moriches has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
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 38.
Data Overview
People
Population5,794
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density1,067/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$124,028
Per Capita$61,797
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$139,014M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,522
Housing
B+
Home Value$630,300
Rent$2,273
Ownership68.3%
Zillow$797,208
Housing Units2,102
Rent Burden39.7%
Health
Obesity29.3%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,453/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation20 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.7%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+16.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute32 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries65
Did You Know?
The median home in East Moriches was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 4,024 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 154 fatal vehicle crashes.