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Shirley, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Middlesex County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,256
Population
952/sq mi density
$378,700
Home Value
$539,590 Zillow
49°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
249
Violent Crime/100K
550 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
249 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$378,700
34% above
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
66.4%
2% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
700
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$378,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$539,590
Median Sale Price
$488,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
66.4%
Owner-Occupied
33.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,727/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,822/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,300/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,858/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,232/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
226 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$331
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
12% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
66.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $378,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $539,590 |
| Median Sale Price | $488,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $331 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $1,727 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,822 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,300 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,858 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,232 |
Market
| Days on Market | 226 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $331 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 66.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 700 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 27.4% |