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Rocky Point, NY vs Shirley, NY

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Are people in Shirley older or younger than people in Rocky Point?
- The Median Age in Shirley is 0.7 years younger than in Rocky Point.

Are housing costs cheaper in Shirley or Rocky Point?
- Shirley housing costs are 1.7% more expensive than Rocky Point housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Shirley or Rocky Point?
- The average commute for residents of Shirley is 1.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Rocky Point.

Things to do in Rocky Point?
Rocky Point (NY) is situated within Brookhaven Town on Long Island with an approximate 13200 inhabitants spread across 9square miles Rocky Point provides numerous services such as restaurants shops galleries banks offices medical centers fire departments historic sites libraries theaters courts hospitals or retail stores but also allows locals to enjoy different outdoor activities like boating fishing hunting skiing playing tennis swimming kayaking disc golf courses beaches trails open spaces nearby lakes streams estuaries or wetlands .

Things to do in Shirley?
A hamlet within Brookhaven Town in Suffolk County, boasts rural charm without sacrificing access to urban centers like Patchogue Village or Medford Lakeside Shopping Center for those who prefer an indoor shopping experience. The community hosts annual festivals throughout the year including their almost 50-year running festival at Wildwood State Park each July 4th weekend featuring classic car shows, firework displays & carnival rides!

 Rocky Point, NYShirley, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock28,059329,725,481
 Median Income$106,691  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3938.4
 Avg. Home Price$417,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time36.24  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Rocky Point    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Long Island has beautiful  More

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Reviews for Shirley    7 Reviews

Your standard, run-of-the-mill suburb, complete with strip malls and endless suburban sprawl. I suppose it's ideal for well-off retirees, the beach is nice and has  More

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Over 12 years ago

High taxes but nice middle class town,schools are nice  More

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Over 12 years ago

nice schools dont believe what some people say,if you looking to live here you should come and drive around few blocks you will like it, its a nice middle class  More

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