What are the schools like in Moriarty, NM?

Moriarty is served primarily by MORIARTY-EDGEWOOD. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.

What is the median household income in Moriarty?

The median household income in Moriarty, NM is $33,026 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 18.6%.

What is the weather like in Moriarty, NM?

Moriarty has an average high temperature of 45.0°F in January and 87.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 17.9 inches.

Moriarty, NM Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Moriarty, NM affordable or expensive?

Moriarty's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Moriarty is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $105,300 and the median rent is $694 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Moriarty, NM?

Moriarty has a violent crime rate of 304.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 4409.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Moriarty, NM a Good Place to Live?

Moriarty is a small town of 2,154 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $33,026 and a 18.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Moriarty stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Moriarty is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Moriarty city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 93.0

Moriarty's overall cost of living index is 93.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Moriarty costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Moriarty, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$105,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$694	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$33,026	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Moriarty's violent crime rate is 304.1 per 100,000 residents — 20% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

304.1 /100k

Property Crime

4409.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Moriarty is served primarily by MORIARTY-EDGEWOOD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Moriarty, NM	National Avg
School District	MORIARTY-EDGEWOOD	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	5.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	77.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Moriarty sees average highs of 45.0°F in January and 87.5°F in July, with 12.7 inches of annual precipitation and 17.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Moriarty, NM
Average High — January	45.0°F
Average High — July	87.5°F
Annual Precipitation	12.7"
Annual Snowfall	17.9"

Demographics

Metric	Moriarty, NM	National Avg
Population	2,154	—
Median Age	33.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	18.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	57.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	32.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.5%	22.2%
65 and over	15.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Indian Hills, NM 6 mi McIntosh, NM 8 mi Manzano Springs, NM 11 mi Stanley, NM 11 mi Thunder Mountain, NM 12 mi

Moriarty vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Moriarty, NM affordable or expensive?

Moriarty's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Moriarty roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $105,300 and median rent is $694/month.

What is the crime rate in Moriarty, NM?

Moriarty's violent crime rate is 304.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4409.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Moriarty?

Public schools in Moriarty are operated by MORIARTY-EDGEWOOD. The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 5.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Moriarty, NM a good place to live?

Moriarty, NM has a population of 2,154, a median household income of $33,026, and an unemployment rate of 18.6%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Moriarty?

Moriarty averages 45.0°F in January and 87.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.7 inches with about 17.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Moriarty?

The population of Moriarty, New Mexico is 2,154 with a median age of 33.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Moriarty?

Key numbers for living in Moriarty: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $105,300, median household income $33,026, crime index 132 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Moriarty side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.