New York · Metropolitan Area
Moriches is a small town in New York with a population of 2,407. Residents earn $78,269 per year, which is 4% above the national average.
Based on current data, Moriches receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Moriches offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Moriches is $78,269, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. 8.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Moriches is $466,500, making it a premium housing market at 65% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,224 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 36.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
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 | 85.9% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 14.1% |
| 5% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $78,269 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,757 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,522 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $113,245 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% |
| 32% 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 | 2.72% |
| Commute Time | 35.5 min |
| Work from Home | 1.5% |
| Census Median | $466,500 |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $610,732 |
| Median List Price | $650,000 |
| Median List Price | $650,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $358 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.4% |
| Price Drops | 28.6% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,224 |
| 91% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,362 |
| Rent Burden | 46.9% |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 48.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $12,682 |
| 262% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.72% |
| Obesity | 32.5% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.1% |
| Depression | 18.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.0% |
| 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 | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,163/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8054°N, 72.8270°W |
| County FIPS | 36103 |
Winner: Republican by 10 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.7% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,163/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 65 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,146 |
| Restaurants | 4,024 |
| Retail Stores | 6,106 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 154 |
| Avg Commute | 35.5 min |
| Work from Home | 1.5% |