Living in Shirley, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Shirley · Census data 2020–2024
Shirley has 28,375 residents with a median age of 40.3. The median household income is $112,788 (31% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $424,900, the median rent is $2,056/month.
Shirley at a glance
- Population
- 28,375
- Median age
- 40.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $112,788State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $424,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,056/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 92.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.9%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Shirley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 31% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 6.5%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Shirley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Shirley the median home value is $424,900, 28% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,056 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,712 a month in housing costs.
Shirley median household income
The median household income in Shirley is $112,788 and the income per person is $49,162. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Shirley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,804
- Owner-occupied
- 92.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.8%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 3.32
Shirley demographics
- Population
- 28,375
- Median age
- 40.3
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 12.9%
- Households
- 8,483
- Foreign-born
- 16%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Shirley ›
Education in Shirley
18.9% of adults 25 and older in Shirley have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Shirley
- Unemployment rate
- 6.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 77.1%
- Public transit
- 1.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Shirley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley | 28,375 | $112,788 | $424,900 | $2,056 |
| Mastic | 15,708 | $94,034 | $432,500 | $2,016 |
| Brookhaven | 2,858 | $114,839 | $692,800 | $2,346 |
| Moriches | 2,308 | $78,359 | $455,400 | $2,347 |
| Mastic Beach | 16,735 | $111,493 | $357,200 | $2,428 |
| North Bellport | 11,087 | $100,247 | $416,100 | $2,991 |
| Yaphank | 6,934 | $108,971 | $459,700 | $2,976 |
| Center Moriches | 9,127 | $170,277 | $586,900 | $2,307 |
| Bellport | 1,948 | $146,083 | $712,700 | $2,146 |
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What is the median household income in Shirley, NY?
The median household income in Shirley is $112,788, 31% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Shirley?
The median home value in Shirley is $424,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Shirley?
The median gross rent in Shirley is $2,056 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Shirley, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 31% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 6.5%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Shirley?
The median age in Shirley is 40.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Shirley?
The average commute to work in Shirley is 33 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Shirley?
The unemployment rate in Shirley is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Shirley?
18.9% of adults in Shirley have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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