At a Glance
Median Income
$56,375
$41,265 per capita
Home Value
$229,400
Zillow: $673,014
Median Rent
$1,843/mo
38.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
11.9% smoking rate
How Calverton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Calverton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Calverton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Calverton residents earn a median household income of $56,375 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,265. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,343 business establishments, including 4,024 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Calverton is $229,400 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $673,014. Median rent is $1,843/month, with 38.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
20.8% of adults in Calverton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population5,629
Median Age60.5 yrs
Density215/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born7.2%
Veterans12.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,375
Per Capita$41,265
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$139,014M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,522
Housing
A
Home Value$229,400
Rent$1,843
Ownership82.5%
Zillow$673,014
Housing Units3,195
Rent Burden38.5%
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,453/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation66 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute26 min
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries65
Did You Know?
The median home in Calverton was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
25.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 4,024 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 154 fatal vehicle crashes.