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Shirley, NY vs Parkville, MD

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Are people in Parkville older or younger than people in Shirley?
- The Median Age in Parkville is 1.3 years younger than in Shirley.

Are housing costs cheaper in Parkville or Shirley?
- Parkville housing costs are 42.9% less expensive than Shirley housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Parkville or Shirley?
- The average commute for residents of Parkville is 5.6 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 Parkville?
Parkville, MD is an unincorporated community situated northeast from Downtown Baltimore in Baltimore County. Home to Park University plus numerous options for shopping & dining nearby - Parkville makes for great weekend getaway destination filled with fun activities worth exploring during your stay here!

 Shirley, NYParkville, MDUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,783329,725,481
 Median Income$101,437  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$424,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.0%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 Parkville    4 Reviews

When we first moved to Parkville it was a nice working class area. Then with section 8 put in our neighborhood it turned it into a crime ridden dump. The people are  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have lived in Parkville for 6 years and I have no complaints. I live in a duplex in the city and feel safe. The homes in my neighborhood are well maintained. I  More

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Over 18 years ago

baltimore is a dirty, crime filled city. the only thing really going for it is that there is a lot to do. it's dirty, mostly expensive, most people aren't that friendly  More

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