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.Center Moriches is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 85.26% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Center Moriches is a town of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Center Moriches who work in management occupations (16.28%), teaching (12.96%), and office and administrative support (8.83%). Center Moriches is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the 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. Such areas are often places that visitors and locals go for waterfront activities or taking in the scenery. One downside of living in Center Moriches, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 31.75 minutes every day commuting to work. The education level of Center Moriches ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Center Moriches, 40.87% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree. The per capita income in Center Moriches in 2022 was $58,995, which is wealthy relative to New York and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $235,980 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 14.38% of the town’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Center Moriches include Irish, Italian, German, English, and European. The most common language spoken in Center Moriches is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.
