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Calabash
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    Calabash

    #33 in Best Places to Retire in North Carolina
    • B minus
      Overall Grade
    • 4 reviews
      B minus
      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        B
      2. Crime & Safety
        unavailable
      3. Housing
        C
      4. Nightlife
        B
      5. Good for Families
        C
      6. Diversity
        B+
      7. Jobs
        B minus
      8. Weather
        B+
      9. Cost of Living
        B
      10. Health & Fitness
        A minus
      11. Outdoor Activities
        B minus
      12. Commute
        B minus
      Calabash is a with a population of 2,117. Calabash is in Brunswick County. Living in Calabash offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Calabash and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Calabash are above average.
      Population
      2,117
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $141,400
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $1,112
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Sparse Suburban
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        39%
      • Own
        61%
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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      unavailable
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        282.7
      • Murder
        6.1
      • Rape
        40.7
      • Robbery
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        500.1
      • Theft
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      B+
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        5%
      • 10-17 years
        6%
      • 18-24 years
        7%
      • 25-34 years
        2%
      • 35-44 years
        4%
      • 45-54 years
        22%
      • 55-64 years
        25%
      • 65+ years
        29%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        8%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        14%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        33%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        30%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        15%
        11%
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      Working in Calabash

      Jobs
      B minus
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $43,558
      National
      $69,021
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      Calabash Reviews

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