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Shirley, NY vs Amityville, NY

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Are people in Amityville older or younger than people in Shirley?
- The Median Age in Amityville is 10.8 years older than in Shirley.

Are housing costs cheaper in Amityville or Shirley?
- Amityville housing costs are 14.6% more expensive than Shirley housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Amityville or Shirley?
- The average commute for residents of Amityville is 0.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Shirley.

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!

Things to do in Amityville?
Located on Long Island's south shore, Amityville is a seaside village that has been around since 1653. Tourists flock to its iconic sites such as haunted Amityville Horror House and Arthur Brown Estate at Dutch Broadway. It also offers an abundance of local shops and restaurants.

 Shirley, NYAmityville, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock9,542329,725,481
 Median Income$101,437  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock49.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$424,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time34.78  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Amityville    1 Reviews

Most of the classes have more than 20 students per teacher in the mainstream classes...the schools especailly Middle and High School levels are very crowded enviroments  More

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