Livability Score

69
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Shaker Museum
Art Gallery
Native American Gallery
Art Gallery
Wayside Gallery
Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Fruitlands Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (0) F
Unknown Name
Bar
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Devens Pizza & Deli
Fast Food
Ruby Donut Shop
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (1) F
Unknown Name
Playground
Whitley Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Ben Normand Park
Park
Shirley Center Historic District
Park
Mirror Lake
Park
Prospect Park
Park
P5
Playground
Johnny Ro Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Twelvth Street Field
Park
McLaughlin Field - Babe Ruth Baseball
Park
Proctor Park
Park
Shops (0) F
Best Buy
Electronics
Target
Department Store
The Vitamin Shoppe
Nutrition Supplements
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Verizon
Electronics
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Kohl's
Department Store
Pit Stop Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Salinna Nails & Spa
Beauty
Unknown Name
Gift Shop
JCPenney
Department Store
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Men's Wearhouse
Clothing
T-Mobile
Electronics
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Shell
Convenience Store
The Mall at Whitney Field
Mall
Old Navy
Clothing
Speedway
Convenience Store
Burlington
Department Store
PetSmart
Pets
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 4.1% take public transportation in Shirley.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Lancaster(D'Ambrosio Eye Center)
Bus Stop
Orchard Hill Park-Target
Bus Stop
Orchard Hill PArk-Kohl's
Bus Stop
Commuter Rail Station
Bus Stop
North Leominster
Transit Station
Mall at Whitney Field - Food Court
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.1%
C
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cost of living C

The cost of living in Shirley is 116/100 - which is 12% lower than Massachusetts.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A
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crime A+

Shirley crime rates are 457 per 100k, which is 67% lower than Massachusetts
Property Crime
249 crimes per 100k
A+
Violent Crime
208 crimes per 100k
A-
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employment A

The median income in Shirley is $61,797 - which is 13% lower than Massachusetts.
Med. Household Income
$61,797
C-
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Shirley Fire Department
Fire Station
Shirley Police Department
Police
Unknown Name
Police
Devens Fire Department
Fire Station
Devens State Police
Police
Leominster Fire Department
Fire Station
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Sp Leominster
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
B+
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housing A+

Shirley home prices are $259,600 - which is 24% lower than Massachusetts
Home Price
$259,600
A-
Home Appreciation Rate
24%
A-
Home Affordability
4.2x (home price to income ratio)
D+
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schools C+

The Shirley graduation rate is 80% - which is 8% lower than Massachusetts
School Test Scores
49%
F
High School Grad. Rates
80%
A
Elementary Schools (2) F
Lura A. White Elementary School
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School
Sky View Middle School
Oxbow Schoolhouse
Johnny Appleseed
High Schools (0) F
Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School
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ratings A+

Shirley has an overall rating of 88% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes
A+
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F Amenities

Are there many local amenities in Shirley? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

Parks

Unknown Name
Whitley Park
Unknown Name
Unknown Name
Ben Normand Park
Shirley Center Historic District
Mirror Lake
Prospect Park

Entertainment

Shaker Museum
Native American Gallery
Wayside Gallery
Art Gallery
Fruitlands Museum

Food & Drink

Unknown Name
Cold Stone Creamery
Dunkin' Donuts
Devens Pizza & Deli
Ruby Donut Shop
Wendy's
Burger King
Panera Bread

F Commute

Is public transit available in Shirley? Of all people who commute, 4.1% take public transportation in Shirley.
Drive to Work
80%

3% higher than the US average

Take Public Transit
4%

1% lower than the US average

Walk to Work
5%

2% higher than the US average

A Health & Safety

Is Shirley a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

Hospitals

Pharmacies

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