At a Glance
Median Income
$57,538
$30,578 per capita
Home Value
$233,500
Zillow: $388,717
Median Rent
$760/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
684/100K
3,941/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
306 sunny days/yr
How Callahan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Callahan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Callahan a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Callahan residents earn a median household income of $57,538 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,578. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,944 business establishments, including 209 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Callahan is $233,500 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $388,717. Median rent is $760/month, with 32.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Safety & Crime
Callahan reports 684 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,941/100K.
Education
14.6% of adults in Callahan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Callahan has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,502
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density830/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,538
Per Capita$30,578
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$4,980M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,092
Housing
A
Home Value$233,500
Rent$760
Ownership60.7%
Zillow$388,717
Housing Units648
Rent Burden32.3%
Crime
F
Violent684/100K
Property3,941/100K
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,847/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain54.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation17 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute32 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Callahan was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Jacksonville International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 209 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.