Shirley, MA
Maps & Population Facts

Population
7,572
Population Density
479
Labor Participaton
49.1%
Bachelor's or Higher
27.8%
Median Household Income
$67,541
Median Individual Income
$45,473
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$52,109

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$328,700
Median Gross Rent
$972
Median Mortgage Payment
$2,161
Housing Units
2,568
People who reside in Shirley live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
65%
Apt, Condo, Other
35%
Analysis

Income

Households in Shirley earn more money than the national median income, averaging 12% higher per household.

Housing

Shirley has a median house price of $328,700. The cost of homeownership is higher than most areas. The cost of renting in Shirley is 4% less than the national average.

Percent
Renter Occupied Households 38%
New Construction (Built after 2000) 24%

Demographics

The median age in Shirley is 42. Shirley has a population that is older than in comparison to the US median age.

Shirley ranks worse than average for having an educated population with less college graduates per resident than most areas.

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
Shirley Massachusetts USA
Median Property Value 328,700 385,400 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 2,161 2,108 1,513
Median Gross Rent 972 1,208 1,012
Property Vacancy 5.5% 10.0% 12.6%
% Renters 31% 38% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 479 885 93
Personal Comparison
Shirley Massachusetts USA
Median Household Income 67,541 77,385 60,336
Median Individual Income 45,473 41,700 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 52,109 60,923 46,881
Median Age 42.3 39.5 38.1
Labor Participation 49.1% 67.8% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 27.8% 43.4% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

Shirley, MA
479
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Shirley is comparable to that of a Rural Area.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +

Demographics