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Shirley, NY vs The Villages, FL

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Are people in The Villages older or younger than people in Shirley?
- The Median Age in The Villages is 33.7 years older than in Shirley.

Are housing costs cheaper in The Villages or Shirley?
- The Villages housing costs are 4.9% less expensive than Shirley housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, The Villages or Shirley?
- The average commute for residents of The Villages is 10.9 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 The Villages?
The Villages, Florida is a retirement community located near Ocala offering visitors access to plenty of golf courses, pools, shopping and entertainment venues.

 Shirley, NYThe Villages, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock76,415329,725,481
 Median Income$101,437  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock72.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$424,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.6%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 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 The Villages    10 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

The Village’s is a great place to ride your bike with all the many bike trails or golf cart trails to ride on, the problem with this place that ive experienced with this  More

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Over 5 years ago

we were considering the Villages but honestly, not interested in living in a place where people do not support our president, that is  More

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Henry · 
Over 6 years ago

Since 2010, it has had a population growth of 85.0%, which is a bit low compared to 2020. As for the Cons - Violent Crime - This is definitely not true. It might be in  More

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