Shirley Town, MA
Living in Shirley Town
Bikeability24
Walkability28
Commute30
Public Transit37
Affordability31
Public Safety88
Airports46
Hospitals30
Colleges98
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Schools60
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.6kPopulation+407 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+10 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated-5% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black8%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate37%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$77kMedian Household Income+$4.3k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more14%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector76%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office24%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation2%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$314kMedian Home Value+$2.2k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$682Median Monthly Rent-$247 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier31%
Home Value
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K23%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene52%
LP gas6%
Utility gas15%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Shirley Town
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21
Property Crime in Shirley Town
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (61%)(34%) 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 | 4 | 11 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 30 | 4 | 13 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Shirley Town
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding76
Tornado11
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Shirley Town, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Shirley Town, MA
Oxbow Schoolhouse
3 miles, SE
Seven Hills at Groton
4 miles, NE
Lawrence Academy
4 miles, NE
Groton Community School
4 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Shirley Town, MA
Fitchburg State University
8 miles, W
Rivier University
15 miles, NE
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
17 miles, E
Thomas More College of Liberal Arts
18 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Shirley Town, MA
Taravista Behavioral Health Center
3 miles, SE
Nashoba Valley Medical Center
3 miles, E
Healthalliance Hospitals, Inc
7 miles, W
St Joseph Hospital
15 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Shirley Town, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
24 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
27 miles, NE
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
54 miles, NE