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Shirley, NY


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Shirley, New York

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.

The People and Families of 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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shirley had a median family income of $58,146.

Political Inclinations

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.

Shirley Housing

Approximately 84% of housing in Shirley is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Shirley, 93% of commuters drive to work.

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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