How many renters in East Moriches, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
66.1% (±19.0 points) of renting households in East Moriches, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
54.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 38.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 66.1% (±19.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 54.0% (±16.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 38.4% (±17.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in East Moriches
| Share of income spent on rent | East Moriches | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.5% (±7.6 points) | 10.6% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.5% (±10.8 points) | 10.9% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.0% (±9.6 points) | 9.8% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.0% (±5.1 points) | 9.9% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.1% (±9.3 points) | 9.8% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 54.0% (±16.6 points) | 49.0% | 43.1% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
East Moriches against Suffolk County, its state and the nation
| East Moriches | Suffolk County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 66.1% (±19.0 points) | 58.8% (±1.8 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 54.0% (±16.6 points) | 49.0% (±1.6 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 38.4% (±17.0 points) | 34.5% (±0.8 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $82,976 (±$43,093) | $72,488 (±$2,196) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,314 (±$95) | $2,255 (±$27) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In East Moriches, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Suffolk County (58.8%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Suffolk County, East Moriches ranks 31 of 111 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 86 of 407.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near East Moriches
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Moriches | — | 66.1% (±19.0 points) | — |
| Eastport | 2.1 mi | 7.9% (±40.4 points) | Lower |
| Center Moriches | 2.2 mi | 64.7% (±33.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Remsenburg-Speonk | 2.7 mi | 100.0% (±44.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of West Hampton Dunes | 3.3 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Moriches | 3.7 mi | 82.9% (±17.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Manorville | 4.0 mi | 51.3% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Poospatuck Reservation | 4.2 mi | 74.5% (±59.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mastic | 4.8 mi | 60.7% (±24.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Eastport, NY (7.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Suffolk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Middle Island | 69.0% (±14.2 points) |
| 26 | Islip (community) | 67.0% (±13.6 points) |
| 27 | Nesconset | 66.9% (±25.2 points) |
| 28 | Stony Brook | 66.8% (±24.0 points) |
| 29 (tie) | Selden | 66.4% (±11.0 points) |
| 29 (tie) | Shirley | 66.4% (±18.3 points) |
| 31 | East Moriches | 66.1% (±19.0 points) |
| 32 | East Setauket | 65.3% (±39.7 points) |
| 33 | Centereach | 64.8% (±10.4 points) |
| 34 | Center Moriches | 64.7% (±33.8 points) |
| 35 | North Great River | 64.6% (±21.3 points) |
| 36 | Central Islip | 63.8% (±11.2 points) |
| 37 | St. James | 63.7% (±27.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 111 places in Suffolk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
East Moriches is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside the Town of Brookhaven, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about East Moriches
Are renters in East Moriches rent-burdened?
66.1% of renting households in East Moriches pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in East Moriches spend on rent?
The median renting household in East Moriches, NY spends 38.4% (±17.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Moriches CDP, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Moriches CDP, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Moriches CDP, New York
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for East Moriches CDP, New York (place:22546, in state:36).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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