At a Glance
Median Income
$60,048
$34,549 per capita
Home Value
$202,000
Zillow: $347,992
Median Rent
$1,348/mo
38.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
27/100K
2,531/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Calabash Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Calabash's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Calabash a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Calabash residents earn a median household income of $60,048 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,549. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,484 business establishments, including 1,398 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Calabash is $202,000 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $347,992. Median rent is $1,348/month, with 38.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Calabash reports 27 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,531/100K.
Education
22.2% of adults in Calabash hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Calabash has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,397
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density329/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,048
Per Capita$34,549
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$22,774M
Avg Weekly Wage$924
Housing
A+
Home Value$202,000
Rent$1,348
Ownership67.4%
Zillow$347,992
Housing Units1,672
Rent Burden38.0%
Crime
F
Violent27/100K
Property2,531/100K
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death11,747/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain48.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation36 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.2%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute18 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed198 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Calabash was built in 1991.
18.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Myrtle Beach International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 198 Mbps.
There are 1,398 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 78 fatal vehicle crashes.
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