2026 Compare Cities Commuting:
Shirley, NY vs Danbury, CT

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- The average commute for residents of Danbury is 3.7% shorter than it is for residents of Shirley.
- 138.5% more residents of Danbury work from home compared to residents of Shirley.
 Shirley, NYDanbury, CTUnited States
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 Commute Mode
 Shirley, NYDanbury, CTUnited States
 Auto (alone)83.3%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock14.0%8.6%
 Mass Transit1.9%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.0%0.5%
 Walk1.0%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock9.0%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Shirley, NYDanbury, CTUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.0.4%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock11.1%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.8.2%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock16.4%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.14.1%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock3.3%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.20.7%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.2%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.6.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock10.2%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.5.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock4.1%2.9%
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 13 years ago

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

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Over 13 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 Danbury    17 Reviews

If you are looking for a city, that you still get to New York City from, Danbury, with its funky, unique homes, vibrant foodie scene, super hip downtown library,  More

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Over 11 years ago

Most folks can't afford to retire to  More

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Over 13 years ago

It is very hard to make ends meet unless you are in the upper class. Growing up we had the best place to live. A great Town. Now we are a city that is being taken over  More

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