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Shirley, IN


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Shirley, Indiana

Shirley, Indiana, in Henry county, is 15 miles S of Anderson, Indiana (center to center) and 32 miles E of Indianapolis, Indiana. There are an estimated 806 people in the town.

The People and Families of Shirley

In Shirley, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shirley had a median family income of $39,583.

Shirley Housing

Approximately 77% of housing in Shirley is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns. Shirley is known in Indiana for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the town.

Commuting

In Shirley, 93% of commuters drive to work. Shirley is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

Shirley strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 10%Shirley Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 16%Shirley Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Shirley Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Shirley, IN

Comparing Shirley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Well-Paid Single Women76
Well-Paid Single Men76
Male Share of the Population66
Senior Citizens67
Female Share of the Population55
Age of the Population45
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better64
Median Family Income53
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home78
Public Transportation Use44
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Affordability of Rents79
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Housing Recently Built11
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