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East Northport, NY vs Shirley, NY

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Are people in Shirley older or younger than people in East Northport?
- The Median Age in Shirley is 6.7 years younger than in East Northport.

Are housing costs cheaper in Shirley or East Northport?
- Shirley housing costs are 33.6% less expensive than East Northport housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Shirley or East Northport?
- The average commute for residents of Shirley is 1.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of East Northport.

Things to do in East Northport?
East Northport, NY is a pleasant village east of Kings Park featuring several spectacular spots such as Pride Living Memorial Park perfect for exploring or Angelo Gartino Park ideal for recreational activities; locals gather yearly at the remarkable St. Francis Fall Festival celebrating local culture with music and art.

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!

 East Northport, NYShirley, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock28,059329,725,481
 Median Income$136,818  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3938.4
 Avg. Home Price$639,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time33.81  Unlock26.38
Reviews for East Northport    8 Reviews

It's no secret that Long Island boasts some of the highest taxes in the nation. Not just property taxes but all taxes. Utilities are also 50%-100% more than other  More

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Over 15 years ago

No, really, I  More

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They say that the only constant in nature is change. That certainly holds true for East Northport, NY. When I was a young boy (late 1950s, early 1960s), it was a small  More

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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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