Moriches Town Center, NY
Is Town Center a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe392
Medium473
Low596
Other1643
64 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape21
Child involved24
Assault1
Other23
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a 56-year-old man was reported passed out and is now awake with tailbone injuries near Greenway Road and Mount Cook Avenue in Farmingville. | Greenway, Manorville, NY 11949 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a report of a white Honda Civic apparently blocking a drive-through near Montauk Highway in Shirley. | Montauk Hwy, Shirley, NY 11967 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disturbance at a fast-food restaurant on Montauk Highway in Shirley involving a white Honda Civic that was apparently blocking the drive-through lane. The situation was later reported as under control. Separate radio traffic also mentioned an open-line hangup call from a location on Lawrence Lane in Ridge. | Montauk Hwy, Shirley, NY 11967 | Disturbance |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible residential structure fire near Baybright Drive in the Mastic Beach area, east of Johns Neck Road. | Baybright Dr, Shirley, NY 11967 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are dispatched to a possible family disturbance near Nick Court and Yaphank Avenue involving a woman reportedly standing in front of a home and wearing a black sweatshirt. | Nick Ct, Yaphank, NY 11980 | Domestic Dispute |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported that people in a gray Mustang allegedly threw powder on the caller’s convertible in a parking lot near Montauk Highway and Velo Avenue in Shirley, with the Mustang last seen heading east on Montauk Highway. | Montauk Hwy, Shirley, NY 11967 | Property Damage |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible disturbance at a Sonic Drive-In parking lot near Montauk Highway and Milo Avenue in Shirley, involving a person in a gray Mustang who allegedly threw powder onto a complainant’s convertible coupe. | Montauk Hwy, Shirley, NY 11967 | Disturbance |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a welfare check was requested near Old Neck Road between Drew and Twin Pine due to a male in an electric wheelchair with a dead battery who said he was okay. | Twin Pine Ln, Center Moriches, NY 11934 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported burglar alarm at a vehicle rental business on East Sunrise Service Road in the Pine Aire area. The alarm reportedly involved motion at the back of the building and sensors at the front door, freight room, and lavatory. | Sunrise Service Rd N, Manorville, NY 11949 | Break-In |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a possible burglary alarm at a car rental business on Sunrise Service Road in Brookhaven, with audible alarms and multiple interior motion activations reported. | Sunrise Service Rd N, Brookhaven, NY | Break-In |
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Median Home Price
$399,706
Average Rent
$4,301
Vacancy Rate
13%
Nearby neighborhoods
Neighborhood Overview
Moriches Town Center is a suburban neighborhood in Moriches, NY, with mostly medium-sized apartments and single-family homes.
The area has a high vacancy rate and a large share of small apartments and high-rise buildings.
SuburbanHigh Apartment ConcentrationExecutive WorkforceHigh Vacancy Rate
Quick Facts
| Vacancy Rate | 13.0% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
The neighborhood is dominated by small apartments and high-rise complexes, with a mix of owners and renters.
| Small Unit Share | 88.6% |
|---|---|
| Apartment Complex Share | 72.1% |
| Housing Age | Mostly built 1970-1999, some 2000-present |
What buyers will notice right away
Dominated by small apartments and high-rise buildings.
Vacancy rate suggests either weak demand or new construction.
Families & Lifestyle
The neighborhood has a strong executive presence and a significant share of sales and service workers.
High concentration of executives and professionals
Diverse occupational mix including sales and service
Executive Workforce — Nearly half the workforce is in executive or professional roles.
Apartment Living — High share of small apartments suits urban lifestyles.
| Executive, Management & Professional Share | 44.3% |
|---|---|
| Sales & Service Share | 33.6% |
Demographics
| Executive, Management & Professional Occupations | 44.3 |
|---|---|
| Top Languages | ["English (94.6%)","Spanish (3.2%)"] |
| Top Ancestries | ["Italian (26.3%)","German (25.8%)","Irish (22.1%)","Polish (5.9%)","Lithuanian (3.7%)"] |
Commute
Most residents drive alone, with many commuting 15 to 30 minutes to work.
Moriches Town Center residents mostly drive alone with relatively short commutes.
Car-Dependent — High rate of solo drivers reflects suburban setting.
Short Commutes — Most commute between 15 and 30 minutes.
| Drive Alone Rate | 90.2 |
|---|---|
| Carpool Rate | 8.6 |
| Main Commute Time | 15-30 minutes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of housing is common in Moriches Town Center?
Predominantly small apartments and high-rise complexes, with some single-family homes.
How do most residents commute?
Most drive alone, with many commuting 15 to 30 minutes.