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Shirley, New York, in Suffolk county, is 19 miles E of Brentwood, New York (center to center) and 58 miles E of New York, New York. The town is conveniently located inside the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. There are an estimated 25,395 people in Shirley.
In Shirley, about 54% of adults are married. Many folks in Shirley are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the town, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.
Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Shirley than in most places.
In 2000, Shirley had a median family income of $58,146.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($6,375) in Shirley. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 84% of housing in Shirley is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years.
In Shirley, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Shirley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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