At a Glance
Median Income
$43,906
$25,434 per capita
Home Value
$99,400
Zillow: $134,225
Median Rent
$805/mo
21.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
80.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
17.5% smoking rate
How Calypso Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Calypso's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Calypso a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Calypso residents earn a median household income of $43,906 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,434. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,557 business establishments, including 224 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Calypso is $99,400 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,225. Median rent is $805/month, with 21.2% 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 1971.
Education
15.5% of adults in Calypso hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
80.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Calypso has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population441
Median Age28.7 yrs
Density441/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born10.9%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$43,906
Per Capita$25,434
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$6,769M
Avg Weekly Wage$944
Housing
A+
Home Value$99,400
Rent$805
Ownership48.0%
Zillow$134,225
Housing Units212
Rent Burden21.2%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,854/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain49.4 in/yr
Elevation162 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+80.1%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute23 min
Broadband61.6%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Calypso was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
10.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
There are 224 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.