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Severna Park, MD vs Shirley, NY

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Are people in Shirley older or younger than people in Severna Park?
- The Median Age in Shirley is 2.9 years younger than in Severna Park.

Are housing costs cheaper in Shirley or Severna Park?
- Shirley housing costs are 34.6% less expensive than Severna Park housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Shirley or Severna Park?
- The average commute for residents of Shirley is 3.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Severna Park.

Things to do in Severna Park?
Severna Park, Maryland is situated in Anne Arundel County giving visitors leisure areas such as Kinder Farm Park while also having employment opportunities at The Johns Hopkins Hospital plus entertainment opportunities at the Severna Park Taphouse.

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!

 Severna Park, MDShirley, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock28,059329,725,481
 Median Income$150,871  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3938.4
 Avg. Home Price$649,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.75  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Severna Park    2 Reviews

Severna Park High School is one of the best in Anne Arundel County. It has high quality academic and extra-curricular  More

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Over 19 years ago

Welcome to a homogenous, upper middle class community, where athletics is prized above all else. High cost of living, with median home in the 500K range. There are no  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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