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Moriarty, NM
City in Torrance County, New Mexico.
Population
2,102
Land area
6.9sq mi
People per sq mi
303
ZIP codes
0
Moriarty and its ZIP codes
Moriarty at a glance
- Moriarty is about 17 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 91st among 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- The median household income is $31,650, 51% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $108,500 (56% below New Mexico) and median rent is $743 a month.
Local data for Moriarty, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Moriarty, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$31,650
Poverty rate
36.7%
Median home value
$108,500
Median rent
$743/mo
Homeownership
62.7%
Bachelor's or higher
5.3%
Median age
31.3
Average commute
30.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (663), Irish Americans (150), Italian Americans (98).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Torrance County. PPP loans are for Moriarty.
Unemployment rate
6.1%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,316
3,191 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,049
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$129M
FY 2026, $8,576 per person
How people get to work
Moriarty, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.7%
- Carpooled15.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle2.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 30.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Moriarty, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
812
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
120
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 15°F
12.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Moriarty, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
20.8%
U.S. 12.8% +8.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.1%
U.S. 11.1% +8.0 pts
Cities near Moriarty
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Indian HillsCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 5.7 |
| McIntoshCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 23.3 |
| StanleyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.2 |
| Manzano SpringsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| Thunder MountainCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.4 |
| BartonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 9.2 |
| EdgewoodTown | 13 mi | 56.8 |
| ChililiCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| Cedar GroveCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 12.8 |
| SedilloCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| EstanciaTown | 17 mi | 6.2 |
| Ponderosa PineCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 8 |
| San PedroCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 9.8 |
| CedroCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.4 |
| Sandia KnollsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.8 |
| TijerasVillage | 20 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Moriarty, NM in?
- Moriarty is in Torrance County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Moriarty, NM?
- About 2,102 people live in Moriarty, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Moriarty?
- Nearby places include Indian Hills (5.9 mi), McIntosh (8.7 mi), Stanley (11 mi), Manzano Springs (12 mi), Thunder Mountain (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023