At a Glance
Median Income
$66,429
$27,745 per capita
Home Value
$103,700
Zillow: $222,260
Median Rent
$513/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
17.6% smoking rate
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
3.4 / 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 $66,429 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,745. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 893 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shirley is $103,700 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,260. Median rent is $513/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
6.7% of adults in Shirley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
89.7% 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 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population1,026
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density2,850/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,429
Per Capita$27,745
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$2,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$926
Housing
A+
Home Value$103,700
Rent$513
Ownership88.0%
Zillow$222,260
Housing Units434
Rent Burden26.7%
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,369/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation1,025 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute31 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed204 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Shirley was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 204 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.