At a Glance
Median Income
$105,379
$48,338 per capita
Home Value
$390,300
Zillow: $526,615
Median Rent
$2,110/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
22/100K
356/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
13.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°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 $105,379 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,338. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,343 business establishments, including 4,024 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shirley is $390,300 , 38% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $526,615. Median rent is $2,110/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Shirley reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 356/100K.
Education
16.9% of adults in Shirley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shirley has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population27,807
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density2,459/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$105,379
Per Capita$48,338
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$139,014M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,522
Housing
A+
Home Value$390,300
Rent$2,110
Ownership90.9%
Zillow$526,615
Housing Units8,712
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent22/100K
Property356/100K
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,453/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation46 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute34 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries65
Did You Know?
The median home in Shirley was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 4,024 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 154 fatal vehicle crashes.
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