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. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Shirley best.
About the area
Living in Shirley, IN
The town straddles two counties, Hancock and Henry, with Main Street serving as the county line.
The housing market
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.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Shirley home
Jane Ross Reeves Octagon House
Eight-sided historic house at 400 Railroad Street, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001
Restored New York Central caboose
Preserved railroad caboose in the downtown historic district reflecting the town's rail origins
Shirley Park
Town park connected to the historic district by the Shirley Trail
Shirley Trail
Walking trail linking the Octagon House and historic district to Shirley Park with history panels
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.