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Moriches

Pop. 2,308·62nd most expensive in New York·Rental market data updated monthly for Moriches, NY
Median rent (all units)
$2,376/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.1%
Month-over-Month
-0.3%
vs US Median
+$411
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Moriches · $2,376
More expensive than 75% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
36% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,376/mo, rent takes about 36% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$95,000/yr
Local median income
$78,359/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Moriches's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,780
1 BR
$2,160
2 BR
$2,490
3 BR
$3,230
4 BR+
$3,460
Research median
$2,490/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$28,512/yr
At $2,376/mo median
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.1% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Moriches, NY is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, 29.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
2,308
Median income
$78,359
Median age
52.8
Renters
50.9%
Age distribution
13.7%
21.7%
15.5%
18.5%
30.6%
Under 1813.7%
18–3421.7%
35–5415.5%
55–6418.5%
65+30.6%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
83.2%
White83.2%
Black11.8%
Hispanic6%
Education (25+)
32.9%
31.8%
29.1%
No HS diploma6.2%
HS diploma32.9%
Some college31.8%
Bachelor's+29.1%
Housing tenure
49.1%
50.9%
Owner49.1%
Renter50.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Moriches, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$66,762 → $78,359
up 17.4%
Population
2,685 → 2,308
down 14.0%
Renter share
49.1% → 50.9%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
37.5% → 29.1%
-8.4 pts
Median age
56.3 → 52.8
-3.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $66,762 in 2021 to $78,359 more recently. The population has contracted by 14.0% since 2021, moving from about 2,685 residents to roughly 2,308. Renters now make up 50.9% of households, compared with 49.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 29.1% of adults here, versus 37.5% in 2021.

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About renting in Moriches, NY

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Moriches is $2,376/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,780/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,490/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,160/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,230/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($78,359/yr), Moriches ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Moriches an affordable city for renters?

Moriches is considered moderate for renters. At $2,376/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($78,359/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Moriches slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Moriches?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $95,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,376/mo in Moriches. The local median household income is $78,359/yr, meaning the typical Moriches household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Moriches?

Rent in Moriches has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.1% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Moriches rent compare to other cities in New York?

Moriches is middle-of-the-pack for New York for rent, ranking #62 out of 126 tracked cities at $2,376/mo.

What percentage of Moriches residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50.9% of Moriches households are renters, while 49.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Moriches has a strong rental market.

How does Moriches rent compare to the national average?

Moriches's median rent of $2,376/mo is $411 (21%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New York, it ranks #62 out of 126 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $2,376/mo, rent takes ~36% of Moriches's median household income ($78,359/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Moriches 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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