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Shirley, NY vs Hauppauge, NY

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Are people in Hauppauge older or younger than people in Shirley?
- The Median Age in Hauppauge is 6.2 years older than in Shirley.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hauppauge or Shirley?
- Hauppauge housing costs are 49.0% more expensive than Shirley housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hauppauge or Shirley?
- The average commute for residents of Hauppauge is 3.2 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 Hauppauge?
Hauppauge is a hamlet in Suffolk County, New York with a population of around 20,500. The area offers plenty of activities for both outdoors and indoors enthusiasts such as hiking at the Long Island Greenbelt Trail, golfing at the Hauppauge Hills Country Club, shopping at the Smith Haven Mall and more. Additionally, there are many excellent restaurants to choose from when looking to enjoy some local cuisine. All in all, Hauppauge provides an ideal place for people looking to explore nature or relax indoors with friends and family.

 Shirley, NYHauppauge, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,967329,725,481
 Median Income$101,437  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.238.4
 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 Hauppauge    1 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Need school  More

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