Shirley
- Population27,399
- Change from 199018%
- Population density2,463 per square mile
- Median household income$70,360.0
- Median age32 years
- Married with children48% of households
- Median age of dwellings26 years
- Owner-occupied83% of homes
- LIRR travel time to NYCFrom Mastic-Shirely, 1 hour, 39 minutes- 1 hour, 57 minutes
- Crime risk34 (100 = national average)
Community Profile
Condos: Spacious units on the water with basements and garages were recently marketed between $499,000 and $650,000, says Gounelas.
New construction: Many post-modern homes have been built in the last four years.
Shopping: Commercial areas can be found along Montauk Highway and the William Floyd Parkway. Grocery shoppers can choose King Kullen, Pathmark or Waldbaums.
Coming soon: The New England-style Floyd Harbor Shopping Centre, which will be anchored by Staples.
Attractions: There are plenty of activities for outdoor enthusiasts. Hiking trails, canoeing and nature viewing can be found at the 2,550-acre Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge, while white, sandy beaches, camping facilities and other amenities are at Smith Point County Park. The Links at Shirley is a public course.
-Lisa Doll Bruno (4/13/2007)
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