Shirley, MA 01464 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Shirley, MA—01464

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$541,000

2.1% YoY Growth

Household Income

$122,000

72.8% YoY Growth

Days on Market

9.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.9%

Median Rent

$2,750

2.9% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,500

6.9% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$2,800

6.9% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,750

4.4% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Shirley, MA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Shirley, MA is $541,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.1%. This indicates that home prices in Shirley, MA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.9%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$541,000	2.1%
Single Family	$566,000	2.2%
Condos	$355,000	3.8%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Shirley, MA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Shirley, MA is $2,310, with a year-over-year rent change of -2.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Shirley, MA is 1-bedrooms: $1,550, 2-bedrooms: $2,800, 3-bedrooms: $2,820. The most common rental property sizes in Shirley, MA are 1-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 61.0% and 16.2% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,750	$2,310
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,500	$1,550
2 Bed Rent	$2,800	$2,800
3 Bed Rent	$2,750	$2,820
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

13.8%

1 Bedroom

61.0%

2 Bedrooms

8.9%

3 Bedrooms

16.2%

Property Listings — Shirley, MA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Shirley, MA is 66. This is a decrease of -5.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$435,000	6.0%
Listing Count	11	19.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.2%	19.0%
Days on Market	70	9.0%

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Demographics — Shirley, MA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Shirley, MA has a population of 7,020, which has decreased by -7.6% over the past 5 years. Shirley, MA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 15.6% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 35.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 19.5% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	7,020	-7.6%
% Under 18	15.6%	15.6%
% Seniors	19.3%	34.0%
% WFH	19.5%	242.1%
% w/ College Degree	35.6%	37.5%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Shirley, MA is a predominantly white area, with 79.3% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 9.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Shirley, MA is hispanic, making up 9.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 7.2% of the population in Shirley, MA, and this percentage has decreased by 14.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	79.3%	9.2%
% Black	6.6%	-4.3%
% Hispanic	9.2%	-17.9%
% Asian	2.5%	-52.8%
% Foreign Born	7.2%	-14.3%

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Mortgage and Risk — Shirley, MA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 138 mortgage originations in Shirley, MA, of which 86.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 51.0%, with 22.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Shirley, MA. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 9.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	138
% Conventional Loans	86.0%
% Government Loans	14.0%
% Investor Loans	0.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	9.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Shirley, MA

Shirley, MA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	26
Total Units Section 8	26
% Rentals under Section 8	5.9%
% Occupied Section 8	94.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$640	$1,500	$2,140
2 Bedroom	-$250	$2,800	$2,550
3 Bedroom	$330	$2,750	$3,080
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$3,390

Shirley, MA—01464

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Shirley, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Shirley, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Shirley, MA

Demographics — Shirley, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Shirley, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Shirley, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Shirley, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Shirley, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.8
Median Home Price	$541,000
Median Household Income	$122,000

Shirley, MA—01464

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Shirley, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Shirley, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Shirley, MA

Demographics — Shirley, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Shirley, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Shirley, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Shirley, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Shirley, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Devens, MA

Lunenburg, MA

Ayer, MA

Groton, MA

Lancaster, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

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