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Moriches, New York, in Suffolk county, is 22 miles E of Brentwood, New York (center to center) and 60 miles E of New York, New York. The town is home to some 2,319 residents.
In Moriches, about 57% of adults are married.
The people of Moriches are more likely male than female. You'll see many senior citizens in the town.
In 2000, Moriches had a median family income of $74,659. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Moriches. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the town.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($250) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Moriches. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 46% of the housing in Moriches was owner-occupied. The town presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. On average, homes in Moriches have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the town, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.
In Moriches, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Moriches strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
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| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Moriches to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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