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Moriarty, NM


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Moriarty, New Mexico

Moriarty, New Mexico, in Torrance county, is 34 miles E of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The city contains a population of approximately 1,765.

The People and Families of Moriarty

In Moriarty, about 54% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Moriarty.

The city has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Moriarty had a median family income of $31,957.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Moriarty favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $250. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Moriarty Housing

Moriarty has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 72% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Moriarty, 91% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of Moriarty do a lot of driving.

High Points

Moriarty strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Moriarty Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Moriarty Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Moriarty, NM

Comparing Moriarty to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity95
Female Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women47
Male Share of the Population31
Senior Citizens22
Well-Paid Single Men24
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults44
People Above Poverty36
Median Family Income25
People in Middle Class or Better13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home43
Short Commute Times11
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
People Living Alone78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Affordability of Rents54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime13
Low Violent Crime14
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