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Shirley, NY


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Shirley, New York

Introduction to Shirley, New York

Shirley, New York, in Suffolk county, is 19 miles E of Brentwood, New York 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.

City History

Shirley is a census–designated hamlet located in the Town of Brookhaven, which was originally inhabited by the Algonquian-speaking Native Americans. Brookhaven was first settled in by English settlers in 1655 and was incorporated in 1686. Shirley was named after its developer, Walter T. Shirley.

Shirley and nearby Attractions

  • Animal Farm Petting Zoo
  • Smith Point Park Beach
  • BNL Science Museum
  • Country Fair Entertainment Park
  • Splish Splash Water Park
  • Atlantis Marine World Aquarium

Things To Do In Shirley

Shirley is home to the Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge. Family daytrips can be enjoyed at the Smith Point County Park, Fire Island National Seashore and the Wildwood State Park. You can also visit the Bellport - Brookhaven Historical Society Museum, Animal Farm Petting Zoo, Wildlife and Ecology Center at Holtsville and the Atlantis Marine World Aquarium from Shirley. The Splish Splash Water Park is also close by.

Shirley Transportation

Air transportation is available from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport.

Shirley Higher Education

Saint Joseph's College- Suffolk Campus and Suffolk County Community College- Ammerman Campus are the nearby institutes of higher education.

Comparative Profile of Shirley, NY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Racial Diversity58
Age of the Population31
Well-Paid Single Men22
Female Share of the Population22
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income76
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better66
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use76
Working at Home33
Short Commute Times23
Walking and Biking to Work15

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Housing Recently Built710
Affordability of Property Taxes14
Affordability of Rents12
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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