At a Glance
Median Income
$27,446
$15,716 per capita
Home Value
$106,600
Zillow: $234,198
Median Rent
$725/mo
36.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.3%
79.5% high school+
Unemployment
16.4%
30.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
21.3% smoking rate
How Moriarty Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Moriarty's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Moriarty a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Moriarty residents earn a median household income of $27,446 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,716. The unemployment rate stands at 16.4% (356% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,948 business establishments, including 1,584 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Moriarty is $106,600 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $234,198. Median rent is $725/month, with 36.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
3.3% of adults in Moriarty hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% below the national average).
79.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Moriarty has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.
Data Overview
People
Population2,074
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density299/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
F
Median Income$27,446
Per Capita$15,716
Unemployment16.4%
Poverty30.9%
County GDP$54,831M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221
Housing
A
Home Value$106,600
Rent$725
Ownership58.9%
Zillow$234,198
Housing Units898
Rent Burden36.9%
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking21.3%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death11,524/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain12.7 in/yr
AQI61 (Moderate)
Elevation6,222 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.3%
High School+79.5%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute32 min
Broadband70.8%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries20
Did You Know?
The median home in Moriarty was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
31.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 1,584 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 102 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.