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Cost of living in Shirley summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Shirley. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in Shirley is 128 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Shirley is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Shirley is $531,461.
The median income in Shirley is $112,788.
Shirley's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Shirley Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Shirley | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 109 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 170 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 109 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 111 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 110 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Shirley, NY Weather
The average high in Shirley is 60.6° and the average low is 44.0°.
There are 77.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.8 inches of precipitation each year with 27.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Shirley |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 27.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Shirley Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Shirley
The current population in Shirley is 28,375. The population has increased 1.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28,375 | 2.0% |
| 2023 | 27,807 | 4.9% |
| 2022 | 26,498 | -5.6% |
| 2021 | 28,059 | -2.0% |
| 2020 | 28,640 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 28,583 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 28,698 | 5.6% |
| 2017 | 27,186 | 6.9% |
| 2016 | 25,432 | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 25,691 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 25,931 | 2.8% |
| 2013 | 25,214 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 25,136 | -11.1% |
| 2011 | 28,290 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 28,070 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Shirley
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Shirley is:
54.8% White with 15,543 White residents.
7.3% African American with 2,068 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 17 American Indian residents.
4.2% Asian with 1,201 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 5 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 24 Other residents.
3.1% Two Or More with 881 Two Or More residents.
30.4% Hispanic with 8,636 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Shirley | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.8% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 7.3% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.2% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.1% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 30.4% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Shirley
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Shirley is 48.2% female with 13,676 female residents.
Shirley is 51.8% male with 14,698 male residents.
| Gender | Shirley | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.8% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Shirley for adults over 25
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7.0% of adults in Shirley completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Shirley completed 9-12th grade.
37.0% of adults in Shirley completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Shirley completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Shirley completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Shirley completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Shirley completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Shirley completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Shirley completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Shirley | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 37.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Shirley, New York
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3.3% of households in Shirley earn Less than $10,000.
1.6% of households in Shirley earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.7% of households in Shirley earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.2% of households in Shirley earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.1% of households in Shirley earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.8% of households in Shirley earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.5% of households in Shirley earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.5% of households in Shirley earn $100,000 to $149,999.
16.4% of households in Shirley earn $150,000 to $199,999.
20.7% of households in Shirley earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Shirley | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.3% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.6% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.7% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.2% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.1% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.8% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.5% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.5% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 16.4% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 20.7% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
