903 movers in Shirley
McCollister's
"Wish I could give this company no stars. They damaged my vehicle and after jumping through hoops to prove that they did it, they now are making it difficult to get it repaired to the same quality before . Deb Sterchele is extremely rude and not he..."
Town To Town Movers
"Terrible company. They are in the business of attempting to steal money through manipulative emails and fraud. I will be filing a lawsuit immediately. STAY AWAY! I would never recommend a company like this!"
Philadelphia Movers
"Won't use them again. 1 bedroom unit 2 pieces had to be taken down the steps. The movers decided to milk to clock. It took them 5 hours to complete a move that should've been 3 hours top (Note I worked in this industry for years). 1 of the movers ..."
Competitive Relocation Services
"Please avoid this company. They failed to wrap everything they moved save my dresser, and even then they did not wrap all of it. Much of my furniture is now damaged and they are only offering $100 for my couch, and needless to say that is far belo..."
Centurion Movers LLC
"I've moved many, many times, mostly across states, and Centurion was the worst moving company I've ever hired. At first, they seemed very professional. But my first clue should have been that the quote was too high - they were charging me for two ..."
Magellan Van Lines
"My original bid was for $1900. The company claims they have a 10 day cancellation policy, but they do not call you 10 days in advance with the final quote and dimensions of the items you are moving. The final quote was double the original. I had t..."
Jensen Movers & Storage, Inc.
"We moved from Fl to MO and went over every aspect of the move. They understood the month or so it would take before we were ready to accept delivery of our belongings and we were provided a quote of approx $13K. Ended up paying them about $27K to ..."
Next stop movers
"WORST MOVING EXPERIENCE EVER. I ACTUALLY THINK THESE GUYS ARE SCAMMERS. 1. They only sent 1 guy to move an 8 room house 2. The truck they sent was too small, and we needed to throw out 2K of our stuff! 3. They charged 1,200 for 2 weeks of stora..."
Edwards Movers
"We hired Edwards moved because my husband knew the owner. Little did we know the have a habit of marking ALL your furnishing with their abbreviations after the item number of sc- scratched etc. when our furniture arrived my brand new metal headb..."
What to know when moving to Shirley, NY
Shirley at a Glance
- The Vibe:
- A suburb where 8.7% of residents are renters and the median household income is $106,810.
- The Major Draw:
- Median gross rent is $2,157, which is reflective of the area's housing demand.
- The Reality Check:
- Only 2.7% commute via public transit, indicating a car-dependent environment.
- Top Tip:
- Budget for $2,157 in rent to secure a place in this area.
The 'Vibe' Check: Who Thrives Here?
Shirley is a community with a population of 27,266, where 18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The area features a low poverty rate of 7.9%, indicating a relatively stable economic environment. With only 8.7% of the population renting, it suggests a largely owner-occupied community. The high median household income reflects the financial stability of its residents.
Probably not your spot if you prefer easy access to public transit, as only 2.7% of residents utilize it for commuting.
Your Money: Housing & Cost Snapshot
- Median gross rent is $2,157, which means you'll need a solid budget to find a home here.
- The median owner-occupied home value is $386,300, showing a fairly competitive housing market.
- With a poverty rate of 7.9%, the community has a relatively stable economic backdrop.
- Only 8.7% of residents are renters, indicating a strong owner-occupied market.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Data Profiles.
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
New York state has a property crime rate of 1,816.5 per 100,000 residents, which is 17.4% higher than the national average. Violent crime stands at 454.9 per 100,000, representing a significant increase of 4.7% since 2022.
- Violent crime: 454.9 per 100,000 vs. 325.3 national average
- Property crime: 1,816.5 per 100,000 vs. 1,546.9 national average
- Notable trend: Homicide rate decreased by 34.5% since 2022.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for New York).
Schools & Higher Ed
Access to education in the area includes:
- 2 postsecondary institutions: Eastern Suffolk BOCES and Suffolk County Community College.
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations, NCES, U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.
Weather & Getting Outside
While climate data is unavailable, there are several parks nearby worth exploring:
- Smith Point County Park - 4.6 stars from 1,919 reviews
- Cupsogue Beach County Park - 4.7 stars from 1,329 reviews
- Shorefront Park - 4.6 stars from 1,141 reviews
- Southaven County Park - 4.5 stars from 1,005 reviews
Source: Google Places API.
