ShirleyNew York
Shirley is a hamlet in Suffolk County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, Shirley had a population of 26,360.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Shirley
Shirley, NY is a small unincorporated community located in southeastern New York.
Shirley holds the status of a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 11.31 square miles.
What Makes Shirley Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Shirley — but the New York one has a character all its own.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in southeastern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Shirley
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Shirley
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Shirley
- JOHN S HOBART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- NATHANIEL WOODHULL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- WILLIAM FLOYD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- WILLIAM FLOYD LEARNING CENTER
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.