At a Glance
Median Income
$68,214
$11,315 per capita
Home Value
$84,500
Zillow: $256,676
Violent Crime
412/100K
2,099/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
62.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Shirley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shirley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shirley a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shirley residents earn a median household income of $68,214 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $11,315. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,560 business establishments, including 304 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shirley is $84,500 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,676. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Safety & Crime
Shirley reports 412 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,099/100K.
Education
12.5% of adults in Shirley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
62.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shirley has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population73
Median Age27.7 yrs
Density811/mi²
Male / Female25% / 75%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans40.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,214
Per Capita$11,315
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,835M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,079
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$256,676
Housing Units20
Rent Burden27.0%
Crime
F
Violent412/100K
Property2,099/100K
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,936/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation768 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+62.5%
Graduate+14.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Broadband12.0%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Shirley was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
38.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 304 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
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