Best Places to Live in Shirley, Maine

Living in Shirley, ME is a great experience for all ages. The small town offers a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere with plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy. There are plenty of parks, forests, and trails nearby and the local community is friendly and welcoming. Shopping and dining options are great too, with several locally-owned stores, restaurants, and coffee shops to choose from. The weather here is generally mild during the summer months with cooler temperatures in wintertime. No matter what time of year it is, there is always something to do in Shirley!

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Shirley is 6.7% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Shirley jobs have increased by 0.2%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Shirley's cost of living is 9.3% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Shirley's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Shirley, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Piscataquis county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 62.0% to 35.5%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Shirley's population is 174 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 23.2%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 25.4 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Shirley is Real Estate: $168,600. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 15.3%.

SCHOOLS

Shirley public schools spend $15,887 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 20.9 students per teacher in Shirley. More Education

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Housing Market in Shirley

It's a good time to buy in Shirley. Home Appreciation is up 15.3% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Shirley is $168,600.

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