Shirley, MA
Living in Shirley
Bikeability
48
Walkability
62
Commute
37
Public Transit
57
Affordability
52
Public Safety
83
Airports
46
Hospitals
42
Colleges
100
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
38
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.9k
Population
+386 (2010–19)
58 y
Median Age
+15 (2010–19)
16%
College-Educated
-16% (2010–19)
45%
Family Households
-37% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years6%
15 to 34 years13%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years40%
75 years and over18%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian93%
Multiracial5%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate55%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household45%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone17%
Economy
$66k
Median Household Income
+$31k (2010–19)
94%
Above Poverty
+11% (2010–19)
31 mi
Average Commute
90%
Lived Here Last Year
-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K28%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government17%
Private sector69%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office24%
Service28%
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Public transportation5%
Walked5%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$259k
Median Home Value
-$12k (2010–19)
3%
Built 2000 or Later
$683
Median Monthly Rent
-$1 (2010–19)
48%
Owner-Occupied
-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached49%
Multiple units9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier63%
Home Value
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K25%
$250K to $299K34%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K7%
House Heating Type
Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene53%
Utility gas21%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Shirley
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21
Property Crime in Shirley
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (63%)(33%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton60%
Donald Trump35%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 4 | 17 |
| Feb | 27 | 3 | 12 |
| Mar | 35 | 5 | 11 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 30 | 4 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Shirley
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding80
Tornado12
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Shirley, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Shirley, MA
Oxbow Schoolhouse
3 miles, E
St Leo School
5 miles, W
Doctor Franklin Perkins School
5 miles, S
Trivium School
5 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Shirley, MA
Fitchburg State University
7 miles, NW
Rivier University
18 miles, NE
Assumption College
19 miles, SW
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
19 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Shirley, MA
Taravista Behavioral Health Center
3 miles, E
Healthalliance Hospitals, Inc
5 miles, W
Nashoba Valley Medical Center
6 miles, NE
Umass Memorial Healthcare-Marlborough Hospital
14 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Shirley, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
21 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
30 miles, NE
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
57 miles, NE