Center Moriches is a somewhat small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of New York. With a population of 8,046 people and two associated neighborhoods, Center Moriches is the 217th largest community in New York. Center Moriches home prices are not only among the most expensive in New York, but Center Moriches real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Center Moriches is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Center Moriches is a town of professionals, sales and office workers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Center Moriches who work in management occupations (15.58%), office and administrative support (12.60%), and teaching (10.62%). Because of many things, Center Moriches is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Center Moriches a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Center Moriches has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Center Moriches’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. Center Moriches is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities. In Center Moriches, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 31.48 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average. The population of Center Moriches is very well educated relative to most cities and towns in the nation, where the average community has 21.84% of its adult population holding a 4-year degree or higher: 38.63% of adults in Center Moriches have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree. The per capita income in Center Moriches in 2022 was $55,280, which is upper middle income relative to New York, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $221,120 for a family of four. Center Moriches is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Center Moriches home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Center Moriches residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Center Moriches also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 16.59% of the town’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Center Moriches include Italian, Irish, German, European, and English. The most common language spoken in Center Moriches is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.
