Name: Shirley, NY
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Living in Shirley, NY

Ranks better than 59% of areas Follow

Population

28,640

Median Age

38.3 Years

Shirley Area Facts

Shirley has a Livability Score of 59_/100, which is considered below average
Shirley crime rates are 1% higher than the New York average
Cost of living in Shirley is 9% higher than the New York average

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What do the locals think about Shirley?

63%

Family friendly

38%

Public transit is accessible

0%

Walkable to grocery stores

75%

Yards are well-kept

50%

Lots of parks

0%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

63%

A quiet area

38%

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Shirley Reviews

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NYC flight makes Shirley an overnight gentrification! 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Dec 26, 2021) The rating is ridiculous and needs updating. No question this area was a dumping site for all of Suffolk counties problem cases.
This has all changed. Remember, Shirley, Mastic, Mastic beach and coveted Smith point have all streaked to the upper tiers of desirability. Our beache ...Read More s both on the Atlantic and the Great south bays are amongst the finest in Long Island. The Main shopping areas are on or near Montauk hwy, however Neighborhood road is primed to become that beach y seaside town main street. The "C" grade board ups will turn into the Starbucks and posh y gathering place this new area will need to satisfy our new residents. Home prices are up nearly 100% in two years. With the riots that drove those who "could" leave NY for parts south, The husband and wife teams earning $200-300K working as Cops, firemen ,teachers and professionals who can't leave staid and are making our neighborhood great. We are at the commutable limit for City workers and we are reaping the benefits. Want the Hamptons for what mere mortals can afford look here, Read Less

Shirley, NY: Coastal Long Island Living 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Shirley is a nice little city located in the middle of Long Island, on the ocean side. It can get a little boring here sometimes, especially in the winter, but it's not too bad. Once summer comes around, the whole area comes to life and a lot of folks from the city come here for ...Read More vacation.

If you're looking to live here year-round, keep in mind that the job market isn't as bountiful as it is in bigger cities and you might not have a lot to choose from. It can be expensive to live here too. Besides that, there is a fair amount of attractions here. Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge is right along the water and one of the best areas in Shirley.

There aren't many restaurants or stores here though, so if you want to try a new place to eat then you might need to drive to a neighboring town. Overall though, it's a comfortable little place that is much more fun in the summer. Read Less

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