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Moriarty’s story
Moriarty in pictures
7 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
MoriartyNM
A town of 2,102. A regional job hub with 1,177 jobs.
Photo: AllenS · Public domain
Population
2,102
+1.9% since 2010
Typical home
$234K
+3.6% in a year
Household income
$32K
median
Median age
31.3
years
Jobs based here
1,177
A job hub
What makes Moriarty stand out
The 3 things Moriarty does most differently from other towns.
1,177jobs here
Work
1,177 jobs
based in Moriarty, a regional job hub
14% of working residents work in town.
100 U.S. towns● Moriarty
Health
92% of U.S. towns are healthier
on CDC estimates
Better than NM on 0 measures, worse on 20.
$234Ktypical home
Housing
$234K typical home
26% below the NM typical home
Up 3.6% in a year.
A job hub
Every workday, about 1,121 people come to Moriarty for work
Where Moriarty’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,177jobs based in Moriarty
14%of working residents work in town
32 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Moriarty’s report card
Now in Moriarty
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Residents weigh in
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Weather
Forecast →52°
Clear
H 66° · L 41°
Local news
All →- Moriarty vs East Mountain - Boys Junior Varsity Soccer 10/05/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Oct 4
- Moriarty vs Bernalillo - Boys Varsity Basketball 01/12/2027 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Oct 3
- Moriarty vs Los Alamos - Boys Junior Varsity Basketball 02/02/2027 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Oct 3
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
Nearby attractions
Sandia Peak Ski Area and 3 more within 40 miles
The big draws around Moriarty: national parks, ski areas and well-known sights. Close and well known come first.
25 mi⛷ Ski areaSandia Peak Ski Area66 runs · 1,599 ft vertical
39 mi🏞 National Historical ParkPecos National Historical Park60K visitors a year
39 mi🏞 National MonumentPetroglyph National Monument61K visitors a year
31 mi🏞 National MonumentSalinas Pueblo Missions National Monument5K visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Sandia Peak Ski Area: Skoch3, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Pecos National Historical Park: Mosamiazaz at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Petroglyph National Monument: Unknown, Public domain · Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument: BriYYZ from Toronto, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Moriarty. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
About one in seven working residents works right in Moriarty
Most working residents leave Moriarty for work: only 14% work in town. The top destinations are Albuquerque (36%), Estancia (6%) and Las Cruces (4%). Half commute less than 32 miles.
14%work in town
Where working residents work
In Moriarty14%
Albuquerque36%
Estancia6%
Las Cruces4%
Rio Rancho2%
32 mi
median commute distance
1,177
jobs based in Moriarty
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
Healthier than 8% of U.S. towns
Moriarty beats the New Mexico average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 20.
DHealth Grade
32 measures vs. New Mexico
0 better12 too close to call20 worse
| What stands out | Moriarty | NM |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 24.1% | 14.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.9% | 6.6% |
| More smokers | 20.8% | 13.4% |
VA New Mexico Healthcare System
30.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
15th
percentile among NM towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Who lives here
More children than New Mexico overall, and fewer college graduates
Children under 18 are 33% of residents (22% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 28% of residents (37% statewide). 5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 31% across New Mexico.
31.3median age · NM 39.4
MoriartyNew MexicoUnited States
Ages · share of residents
22%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma20%
High school42%
Some college24%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s4%
Graduate1%
| Moriarty | NM | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 22.4% | 11% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.6% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 16.3% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 4.9% | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.8% | 11.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.1% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.5% | 11.5% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.3% | 7.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 19.7% | 12% | 10.4% |
| High school | 42.3% | 25.7% | 26% |
| Some college | 24.1% | 22.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.6% | 9.2% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 4.4% | 17.1% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 0.9% | 13.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,100, single groups can be off by several pointsBy the numbers →
Housing
A typical Moriarty home is worth about $234K
The typical Moriarty home is worth about $234,000, up 3.6% in a year, 26% below the New Mexico typical home.
$234KZillow home value
Typical home value
Moriarty$234K
New Mexico$318K
+3.6%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Climate
Four seasons, hot summers
Moriarty has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 22 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
22″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–48°
Spring32–68°
Summer52–87°
Fall34–68°
Oct 4
typical first frost
May 14
typical last frost
+1.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in Moriarty
Moriarty's reported crime rate is above New Mexico's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 6 violent crimes were reported in 2022.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Moriarty3
New Mexico8.3
U.S.4
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Moriarty44.1
New Mexico31.8
U.S.20
6
violent crimes reported in 2022
87
property crimes reported in 2022
FBI crime data, 2022 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Schools
Moriarty’s public schools outperform 54% of New Mexico districts
The public schools Moriarty’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 54% of New Mexico’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
B−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moriarty Elementary | PK–5 | 464 | Not graded |
| Moriarty Middle | 6–8 | 248 | Not graded |
| Moriarty High | 9–12 | 671 | Not graded |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NM on state tests and graduationAll 3 schools →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities.
54risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHailEarthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Outdoors
3.3% of Moriarty is conserved land
3.7 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
3.3%conserved
3.3%
conserved · 144 of 4,421 acres
3.7 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. White Sports complex (closed) | — | 20 |
| 2. Crossley Park | — | 3 |
| 3. Pinto Patio | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Landmarks
2 places in Moriarty on the National Register of Historic Places.
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About Moriarty
City in New Mexico, United States
Moriarty is a city in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 1,946 at the 2020 census. It is located about ten miles east of Edgewood, and shares a school district with the town, despite them being in separate counties (Edgewood is in Santa Fe County).
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,946
- Area
- 5.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 6,220 ft
- ZIP code
- 87035
- Area code
- 505
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