Hancock County, Indiana
Shirley Real Estate and Local Guide
Shirley is a small rural town that grew up around a rail crossing in 1890 and straddles the Hancock and Henry county line, with Main Street marking the boundary.
Living in Shirley
The town straddles two counties, Hancock and Henry, with Main Street serving as the county line. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $66,429 median household
EducationAbout 6.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyHancock County
Homes in Shirley
- About 88% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied, pointing to a stable, long-term resident base.
- Roughly 87% of the housing stock is single-family homes, typical of a small rural railroad town.
- The median home value is about $103,700, well below the Indiana statewide median.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Shirley home
Jane Ross Reeves Octagon House
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Eight-sided historic house at 400 Railroad Street, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001
Restored New York Central caboose
Source: townofshirley.com
Preserved railroad caboose in the downtown historic district reflecting the town's rail origins
Shirley Park
Source: greenfieldreporter.com
Town park connected to the historic district by the Shirley Trail
Shirley Trail
Source: greenfieldreporter.com
Walking trail linking the Octagon House and historic district to Shirley Park with history panels