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Welcome to Shirley, MA

The town of Shirley is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, just 50 miles northwest of Boston. Originally part of the colonial “Plantation of Groton,” Shirley gained its independence and incorporated as a separate town in 1753. The community received its name in honor of William Shirley, who served as the governor of Massachusetts from 1741-1757. The town of Shirley is regionally known as the site of a Shakers Village; the Shakers denomination was present in the town from 1793-1908, and the remainder of their buildings and land now serves as a museum in which visitors and residents can learn about Shaker religious practices, crafts, and ways of life.

With a population of approximately 6,500 people, Shirley offers a quiet, peaceful small town atmosphere with the big city amenities of Boston and Boston attractions just around the corner. Shirley residents enjoy quality education through two local schools—Lura A. White Elementary and Shirley Middle School—while Shirley high school students attend nearby Ayer High School or Lunenburg High School. Colleges and universities in the area include Atlantic Union College in Lancaster, Fitchburg State College, Mt. Wachusett Community College in Gardner, and of course, more than 100 institutions in and around central Boston. Shirley residents who work in Boston can take advantage of an easy, carefree commute through the town’s own MBTA station on the Fitchburg line, or by accessing I-495 less than 10 miles from town.

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Shirley, MA50$227,500$235,194
home sale data for other nearby cities
Acton, MA721$403,190$410,355
Ashby, MA32$190,000$183,686
Ayer, MA103$190,000$214,674
Berlin, MA68$404,112$394,965
Bolton, MA56$422,500$448,072
Boxborough, MA186$336,589$369,712
Brookline, NH45$297,000$265,944
Clinton, MA153$189,400$190,642
Devens, MA103$190,000$214,674
Fitchburg, MA509$120,000$130,720
Forge Village, MA243$348,900$398,091
Groton, MA82$394,000$380,293
Harvard, MA58$435,000$452,842
Harwood Station, MA88$317,450$326,722
Hudson, MA207$241,500$288,703
Lancaster, MA61$272,200$324,411
Leominster, MA425$165,000$185,311
Littleton, MA88$317,450$326,722
Lunenburg, MA119$205,000$228,576
Nabnasset, MA243$348,900$398,091
Pepperell, MA94$244,850$246,152
Pingryville, MA88$317,450$326,722
Stow, MA89$358,000$370,180
Townsend, MA85$226,056$218,372
Westford, MA243$348,900$398,091
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Population

Total Population43,482
Population Density1,506 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population22,422
Male Population21,060
Population Change since 1990↑ 14% Increase
Population Change since 2000↑ 5% Increase

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public CollegeMount Wachusett Comm Coll
Distance13 miles
Nearest 4-Year Public CollegeFitchburg State College
Distance5 miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households16,363
Family Households10,599
Average Family Size3.38
Average Household Income$63,187
Median Household Income$54,353
Income Change since 1990↑ 51% Increase
Income Change since 2000↑ 21% Increase

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk0.87
Crime Risk (County)0.59
Personal Crime Risk (County)0.85
Murder Crime Risk (County)0.26
Rape Crime Risk (County)0.89
Robbery Crime Risk (County)0.48
Assault Crime Risk (County)1.00
Property Crime Risk (County)0.53
Burglary Crime Risk (County)0.71
Larceny Crime Risk (County)0.56
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County)0.45

Climate

Average July High Temperature81.0 °F
Average January Low Temperature15.2 °F
Annual Precipitation49.1 inches
Air Pollution Index100% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate5.00%
Nearest AirportLaurence G Hanscom Fld
Distance24 miles
Nearest Major Sports TeamLowell Spinners (a)
Distance24 miles
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Grades: 5 - 8

Shirley Middle School1 Hospital Rd

Grades: K - 5

Lura A White Elementary School34 Lancaster Rd

Grades: PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN

Center School3 Parker Rd
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AIR TRAVEL

Shirley Garage Inc130 Lancaster Rd

BANKS

Fidelity Bank21 Main St
North Middlesex Savings Bank95 Front St

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Shirley Fire Dept8 Leominster Rd
Shirley Police Dept11 Keady Way
Shirley Police Dept-records11 Keady Way
Shirley Town Fire Dept8 Leominster Rd
Shirley Town Fire Inspections8 Leominster Rd

LIBRARIES - PUBLIC

Hazen Memorial Library3 Keady Way

PLACE OF WORSHIP

Holy Ghost Revival Outreach37 Front St
St Anthony Of Padua Church14 Phoenix St
St Anthony Padua Church Parish33 Chapel St
Trinity Chapel161 Center Rd
United Church Of Shirley4 Lancaster Rd

POST OFFICES

Us Post Office23 Main St

WATER ACTIVITIES

Shirley Swimming Pool91 Benjamin Rd

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