Six thousand five hundred people live in Center Moriches. Significant numbers commute to jobs in Manhattan and other surrounding areas, whilst others are locally employed or have their own enterprises. Center Moriches takes care to preserve the best parts of its original agrarian settings at a time when Agriculture has become scarce on all of Long Island.

The School Districtencompasses Elementary, Middle and High Schools and uses close parent-teacher interaction to impart quality education to all its children. The system encourages a broad outlook through active participation in sports and community activities. The Public Library supports the educational effort through multifarious activities. The Library is housed in a sprawling building in the middle of inviting lawns. It has plenty to offer residents regardless of their age and background.

The Dowling Institute has an interesting program for Center Moriches residents. It collaborates with the School District for this purpose. Computer training is at the heart of this initiative. It seeks to make all people to use the Internet and common software packages that improve productivity. The approach is practical and skims over the theoretical aspects.

The Chamber of Commerce has regular meetings and is an active voice in the town's development. The Historical Society, Civil Association and Veterans of Foreign Wars are the other key bodies through which the town's residents organize group activity and participate in decision-making.

Second hand yachts and fishing vessels is a special feature of Center Moriches. A dealer with professional experience has a range of vessels along the Marina, and enthusiasts can look forward to attractive bargains for vessels refurbished to provide many miles and knots of reliable service.

Center Moriches has valuable realty with good chances of appreciation. Investors and prospective residents can choose between stately residences, expansive ranches and select properties with splendid views. The surroundings are maintained in excellent condition to further the value of built-up areas. The town lay-out provides for easy access to shopping and public facilities and surface connections to the bigger cities on Long Island are excellent. The town is also part of a network that provides special facilities for residents to live in suitable surroundings, with assistance if they seek such an arrangement.

Buckley's Irish Pub is one of the most popular watering holes in Center Moriches. Live Music and Karaoke draw goods crowds as does the Ladies Night as well. Pizzas and Chinese food are the highlights of dining choices in town.

The Center Moriches Cemetery has the remains of some of the town's founders. Their spirits must rest content at the way their creation has flowered in to a prime part of all Long Island with extensive facilities for residents and the exceptional help the local community renders to individuals for their self-development and security.