Calverton, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Calverton is a small city in New York with a population of 5,629. Residents earn $56,375 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
5,629 Population 215/sq mi density
$56,375 Median Income $41,265 per capita
$229,400 Home Value $633,487 Zillow
$1,843 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$56,375 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$229,400 home value, $1,843/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,375
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $229,400
19% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.8%
38% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,843
58% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.3%
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.6%
56% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.0%
13% higher than US avg

How Calverton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,629
Median Age60.5 yrs
Density215/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 86%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,375
Per Capita$41,265
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$139,014M
Commute26 min

Housing

A
Home Value$229,400
Rent$1,843
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$633,487

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression17.7%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain48.6 in/yr
Elevation66 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+91.4%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute26 min
EV Stations2
Libraries65

Is Calverton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Calverton receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Calverton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Calverton is $56,375, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. 14.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Calverton is $229,400, 19% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,843 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Calverton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Calverton has a population of 5,629 with a density of 215 people per square mile. The median age is 60.5 years, 56% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85.9%), with 7.7% Black.

Population

5,629
Total Population
215
People / sq mi
60.5yrs
Median Age
56% above US avg
26.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Calverton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.8%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.2%
54% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Calverton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Calverton is $56,375, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Calverton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,375
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,265
Avg Weekly Wage$1,522
IRS Avg AGI$113,245

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below US avg
Poverty Rate14.0%
13% above US avg
Establishments (County)56,343
County GDP$139,014M

Business (County)

Restaurants4,024
Healthcare5,146
Retail6,106
Manufacturing1,670

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$12,682
262% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.53%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.8 min
Work from Home9.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Calverton is $229,400, 19% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,843 (58% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $633,487.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$229,400
19% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$633,487
Median List Price$349,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$349,000
$/Sq Ft$313
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio95.4%
Price Drops9.1%
Inventory11

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,843
58% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$12,682
262% above US avg
Effective Rate5.53%
In Calverton, 32.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 17.7% report depression. 26.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Calverton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.3%
1% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure29.4%
Asthma10.8%
COPD5.7%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.0%
Physical Inactivity26.1%
Depression17.7%
Mental Distress16.9%
Physical Distress12.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.2%
Checkup Rate79.2%
Premature Death6,453/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.3/10
Exercise Access95.5%
Healthcare Facilities5,146

Crime Rates: Calverton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)154

Safety Score

Calverton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.6 inches
28% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area26.2 sq mi (67.9 km²)
Population Density215/sq mi
Coordinates40.9199°N, 72.7734°W
County FIPS36103
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 10-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55%
D 45%

Winner: Republican by 10 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.8%
38% below US avg
High School+91.4%
School Test Score5.39
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density215/sq mi
Total Area26.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries65
Healthcare Facilities5,146
Restaurants4,024
Retail Stores6,106

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)154

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.8 min
Work from Home9.3%

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