Shirley is a city in New York state in USA with a population of 28640 residents.. The poverty rate of Shirley is 6.9%, which is 51% lower than national average. The typical household in Shirley earns $92426 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 26.6% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Shirley, only 87% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Shirley remained 7.3%, which is 55% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Shirley, only 17% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 31% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Shirley is 128, which is 28% higher than national average. Median home value in Shirley is $278300 , which is 21% higher than national average. While median income in Shirley remained $92426, which is 37% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.