Livability Score

59
/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
Ice Cream Cottage
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Island Cinemas
Cinema
Gateway Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Animal Farm Petting Zoo
Zoo
Food and Drink (10) D-
Chipotle
Fast Food
Checkers
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Boston Market
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (3) F
Lidl
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
King Kullen
Grocery Store
Lidl
Grocery Store
Parks (11) F
Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge
Park
Robinson Duck Farm County Park
Park
Ziegler Park
Park
Brookhaven Aquatic Center
Park
Southaven County Park
Park
Southaven County Park
Park
Schulyer County Park
Park
Dowling College Sports Complex
Park
Robert Miller Park
Park
Robert Miller Park
Park
Girl Scout Park
Park
Beaverdam Creek Park
Park
Howie Carpluk Memorial Park
Park
Bayview Park
Park
Crystal Beach
Park
Smith's Landing
Park
Martha Avenue Recreation Park
Park
Moriches Athletic Complex
Park
Brookhaven Model Aviation Facility
Park
Osprey Park
Park
Holiday Beach
Park
Shirley Marina County Park
Park
Shirley Marina County Park
Park
Shops (14) F
Shirley Feed
Pets
Speedway
Convenience Store
iFixScreens
Electronics
Kohl's
Department Store
Kay Jewelers
Fashion
Five Below
Discount Store
Famous Footwear
Shoes
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
The Children's Place
Clothing
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Marshalls
Department Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Southhaven Convenience Store and Deli
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Joe's Kwik Marts
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 2.2% take public transportation in Shirley.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations
F
Mastic–Shirley
Transit Station
Yaphank
Transit Station
Bellport
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.2%
F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Shirley is 127/100 - which is 9% higher than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime D-

Shirley crime rates are 2,631 per 100k, which is 22% higher than New York
Property Crime
2,106 crimes per 100k
D+
Violent Crime
525 crimes per 100k
F
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employment A+

The median income in Shirley is $92,426 - which is 52% higher than New York.
Med. Household Income
$92,426
A+
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
F
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Brookhaven Fire Department - Station No. 1
Fire Station
Mastic Fire Department Sub Station No. 1
Fire Station
Mastic Volunteer Ambulance Company
Ambulance Station
Mastic Beach Fire Department
Fire Station
Manorville Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
B-
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housing A+

Shirley home prices are $278,300 - which is 3% lower than New York
Home Price
$278,300
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
9%
B+
Home Affordability
3x (home price to income ratio)
B+
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schools F

The Shirley graduation rate is 80% - which is 2% lower than New York
School Test Scores
37%
F
High School Grad. Rates
80%
D+
Elementary Schools (4) F
William Floyd Elementary School
William Floyd Learning Center
John S Hobart Elementary School
Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School
William Paca Middle School
Tangier Smith Elementary School
Moriches Elementary School
Brookhaven Elementary School
William Floyd Middle School
Frank P Long Intermediate School
Center Moriches Middle School
Dayton Avenue School
Clayton Huey Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
William Floyd High School
Bellport Senior High School
Eastport-South Manor Junior Senior High School
Center Moriches High School
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ratings B+

Shirley has an overall rating of 75% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes
A
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes
C
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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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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge
      Robinson Duck Farm County Park
      Ziegler Park
      Brookhaven Aquatic Center
      Southaven County Park
      Southaven County Park
      Schulyer County Park
      Dowling College Sports Complex

      Entertainment

      Island Cinemas
      Gateway Playhouse
      Animal Farm Petting Zoo

      Food & Drink

      Chipotle
      Checkers
      KFC
      Boston Market
      Taco Bell
      Dunkin'
      Wendy's
      Popeyes

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Shirley? Of all people who commute, 2.2% take public transportation in Shirley.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      D Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors