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Is Center Moriches, NY expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 17 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,54645% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$183,644about $15,304/month · 111% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$586,90076% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 95% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.6 minutes each way. Most homes (92.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $101,840 a year. That is $49 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of New York. It is number 232 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Center Moriches
$2,546
South Lockport
$785
Glens Falls North
$1,333
Springs
$3,677
Valley Cottage
$2,248
Bohemia
$2,849
Hillcrest
$2,843

How much do households earn in Center Moriches?

Under $25k
6.4%
$25k–50k
6.2%
$50k–100k
23.0%
$100k–150k
30.0%
$150k+
34.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 64.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Center Moriches

SizeCenter MorichesU.S. average
1 bedroom$2,429$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,087$1,509

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Center Moriches overall?

Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).

Housing
122
Goods (food, clothes…)
107
Utilities
134
Other services
104
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Center Moriches, so the New York figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Center Moriches

🏛️ Property tax$10,000+a year · 1.70% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$215a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Center Moriches

Commute to work30.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree42.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home92.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line3.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Center Moriches?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,526 a month less.

Renting
$2,546
Owning
$4,072

Owning assumes a typical $586,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $58,690 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Center Moriches, NY?

Renting in Center Moriches costs a median of about $2,546 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.

How much do I need to make to live in Center Moriches?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $101,840 a year, or $49 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Center Moriches cheap or expensive?

Center Moriches is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.6% of the typical household income of $183,644. It ranks 232nd cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Center Moriches?

The median homeowner in Center Moriches pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.70% of the median home value.

Is Center Moriches more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in New York are 8% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Center Moriches?

The median home value in Center Moriches is $586,900, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.

9,127 people live in Center Moriches. Numbers are typical (middle) values.