How many renters in Shirley, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
66.4% (±18.3 points) of renting households in Shirley, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 50.0% or more of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 66.4% (±18.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 63.3% (±17.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 50.0% or more
Rent as a share of income in Shirley
| Share of income spent on rent | Shirley | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.0% (±5.1 points) | 10.6% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.0% (±14.6 points) | 10.9% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 2.6% (±4.9 points) | 9.8% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.0% (±9.0 points) | 9.9% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.1% (±5.0 points) | 9.8% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 63.3% (±17.6 points) | 49.0% | 43.1% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Shirley against Suffolk County, its state and the nation
| Shirley | Suffolk County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 66.4% (±18.3 points) | 58.8% (±1.8 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 63.3% (±17.6 points) | 49.0% (±1.6 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 50.0% or more | 34.5% (±0.8 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $61,673 (±$15,241) | $72,488 (±$2,196) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,056 (±$435) | $2,255 (±$27) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Shirley, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Suffolk County (58.8%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Suffolk County, Shirley ranks 30 of 111 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 85 of 407.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Shirley
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley | — | 66.4% (±18.3 points) | — |
| Mastic | 1.8 mi | 60.7% (±24.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brookhaven (community) | 2.0 mi | 46.9% (±41.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Poospatuck Reservation | 2.3 mi | 74.5% (±59.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Moriches | 2.7 mi | 82.9% (±17.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mastic Beach | 2.8 mi | 70.8% (±12.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Bellport | 3.7 mi | 70.0% (±12.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Yaphank | 3.9 mi | 76.5% (±17.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Center Moriches | 4.2 mi | 64.7% (±33.8 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Suffolk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 22 (tie) | Westhampton | 70.0% (±47.2 points) |
| 25 | Middle Island | 69.0% (±14.2 points) |
| 26 | Islip (community) | 67.0% (±13.6 points) |
| 27 | Nesconset | 66.9% (±25.2 points) |
| 28 | Stony Brook | 66.8% (±24.0 points) |
| 29 (tie) | Selden | 66.4% (±11.0 points) |
| 29 (tie) | Shirley | 66.4% (±18.3 points) |
| 31 | East Moriches | 66.1% (±19.0 points) |
| 32 | East Setauket | 65.3% (±39.7 points) |
| 33 | Centereach | 64.8% (±10.4 points) |
| 34 | Center Moriches | 64.7% (±33.8 points) |
| 35 | North Great River | 64.6% (±21.3 points) |
| 36 | Central Islip | 63.8% (±11.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 111 places in Suffolk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Shirley is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside the Town of Brookhaven, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Shirley
Are renters in Shirley rent-burdened?
66.4% of renting households in Shirley pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Shirley spend on rent?
The median renting household in Shirley, NY spends 50.0% or more of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shirley CDP, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shirley CDP, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shirley CDP, New York
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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