At a Glance
Median Income
$60,048
$34,549 per capita
Home Value
$202,000
Zillow: $351,875
Median Rent
$1,348/mo
38.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
13.1% smoking rate
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+
3.6 / 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 7.2% (100% 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 $351,875. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,397
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density329/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,048
Per Capita$34,549
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$22,774M
Avg Weekly Wage$924
Housing
A+
Home Value$202,000
Rent$1,348
Ownership67.4%
Zillow$351,875
Housing Units1,672
Rent Burden38.0%
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death11,747/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
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.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 198 Mbps.
There are 1,398 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 78 fatal vehicle crashes.