901 movers in Moriches
Magellan Van Lines
"My original bid was for $1900. The company claims they have a 10 day cancellation policy, but they do not call you 10 days in advance with the final quote and dimensions of the items you are moving. The final quote was double the original. I had t..."
Jensen Movers & Storage, Inc.
"We moved from Fl to MO and went over every aspect of the move. They understood the month or so it would take before we were ready to accept delivery of our belongings and we were provided a quote of approx $13K. Ended up paying them about $27K to ..."
Next stop movers
"WORST MOVING EXPERIENCE EVER. I ACTUALLY THINK THESE GUYS ARE SCAMMERS. 1. They only sent 1 guy to move an 8 room house 2. The truck they sent was too small, and we needed to throw out 2K of our stuff! 3. They charged 1,200 for 2 weeks of stora..."
Gentle Movers Moving & Storage
"I was skeptical to go with Gentle Movers after reading the views but then realized that some were from Florida and other states. I then realized that there are Gentle Movers with different logos in many there states. I went with Gentle Movers be..."
South Jersey Movers
"Upon requesting service the representative was kind and courteous (the reason for the 1 star). However, when the team arrived they made me aware of a different quoted price that was not outlined at the beginning of the contract. I was apprehensive..."
Antique Transport Co
"Worst shipping outfit I've ever dealt with. They give you nothing but the run around, excuses and unreturned emails. Forget about trying to get a response from them or a committment to deliver, they will not do it. They have an F rating from the B..."
Five Stars Movers
"Absolutely terrible experience. If I could give it a negative rating I would. When they fist packed up my apartment in Boston they tried to add charges after everything was already packed up. Only when I said “ok bring everything back up then” did..."
Arnoff Moving & Storage
"We contacted the Arnoff company to help move our family 3 weeks in advance. They cancelled due to weather. Instead of rescheduling the next day we had to wait 10 days. We needed to be out of the home we were renting and needed to find another comp..."
What to know when moving to Moriches, NY
Moriches at a Glance
- The Vibe:
- A community where 57.7% of residents are renters and the median household income is $77,692.
- The Major Draw:
- Access to outdoor spaces like Smith Point County Park, rated 4.6 stars with 1,919 reviews.
- The Reality Check:
- A poverty rate of 15.3% means some residents may face economic challenges.
- Commute:
- 5.6% of residents use public transit.
- Top Tip:
- Budget for a median rent of $2,215.
The 'Vibe' Check: Who Thrives Here?
Moriches has a population of 2,626, with a median household income of $77,692. About 57.7% of the residents here rent their homes. The education level is reflected in the 37.7% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher. With 5.6% commuting via public transit, a car may be necessary for most residents.
Probably not your spot if: high housing costs are a concern, as the median owner-occupied home value is $466,500.
Your Money: Housing & Cost Snapshot
- Median rent is $2,215, which may require budgeting for higher monthly expenses.
- The median owner-occupied home value is $466,500, indicating a relatively high cost for purchasing property.
- With a poverty rate of 15.3%, the community may face economic challenges.
- 57.7% of residents are renters, reflecting a significant portion of the population living in rental properties.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Data Profiles.
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In New York, the state-level crime rates indicate some trends worth noting. The state annual rate for violent crime is 454.9 per 100,000, which is significantly higher than the national average of 325.3 per 100,000.
- Violent crime: 454.9 per 100,000 vs. national 325.3 per 100,000, with a 4.7% increase since 2022.
- Property crime: 1,816.5 per 100,000 vs. national 1,546.9 per 100,000, with a 4.6% increase since 2022.
- Notable trend: Homicide rate has decreased by 34.5% since 2022, currently at 2.7 per 100,000.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for New York).
Schools & Higher Ed
Moriches has limited higher education options, with just one nearby institution.
- Postsecondary institutions: 1
- With College Scorecard data: 1
- Named institution: Eastern Suffolk BOCES located in Riverhead, NY.
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations, NCES College Scorecard.
Weather & Getting Outside
While specific climate data is unavailable, Moriches offers access to several parks and outdoor spaces for recreation.
- Smith Point County Park - 4.6 stars, 1,919 reviews
- Cupsogue Beach County Park - 4.7 stars, 1,329 reviews
- Long Island Game Farm Wildlife Park - 4.2 stars, 1,218 reviews
- Shorefront Park - 4.6 stars, 1,141 reviews
Source: Google Places API.
