Center Moriches

City in New York, United States

Overview

Center Moriches is a charming hamlet on Long Island's South Shore, blending coastal beauty with a welcoming community atmosphere. Known for its historic Main Street, waterfront vistas along Moriches Bay, and family-oriented living, it offers both tranquility and important amenities.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
New York
Population
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.80°, -72.79°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
80
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
77
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,660
Local Cost
$2,600
Local Income
$4,200
Cashless
87
English
100
Temperature
11.5°C
Summer Avg
21.7°C
Winter Avg
1.7°C
Record High
34.7°C
Record Low
-17.1°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1168 mm
Internet Speed
417 Mbps
Upload
404 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
223.0
Airport
WSH
Distance
7 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 13 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 72/100.