Calabash, NC Housing Market & City Data

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5.0
Average City Rating
2,270
Population Estimate
$132,665
Median Home Value
86.0%
Employment Rate
18.4%
Bachelor's Degree+

Calabash City Reviews

Real experiences from people who call Calabash home.

5.0
(1 Reviews)

Lana Lynch

What we love about Calabash, NC is location, location, location! If you are a coastline lover, you have quick access to Sunset Beach and Ocean Isle Beach... your family beaches! Since we are on the border of NC/SC, we are a short drive (15 minutes) to North Myrtle Beach, NC which is a bit more happening. Lots to do in NMB - festivals, music, street fairs, coastal events and no shortage of restaurants (lots with live music) for all the foodies out there. We are also just a 5 minute drive to the waterfront in Little River, SC with it's own unique charm and Vereen Memorial Gardens which is a massive waterfront park your doggos and kiddos will love. There is no shortage of breathtaking golf courses if that's your thing. Calabash is known as the "Seafood Capital of the World" and for good reason. You won't find chain restaurants here. Locally owned eateries that highlight fresh, local seafood blanket the area. Don't forget to end your day at Calabash Creamery - the best local, homemade ice cream in the area. Calabash is a warm and welcoming community and it's location to beaches, golf, good eating and lots to do makes it a highly sought after destination. This coupled with low property taxes and home affordability make it the perfect place to call home. Here to help should you be considering Calabash, NC! ◡̈

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Housing & Demographic Overview

Key insights about the community

Data as of October 2026

HOUSING DATA (October 2026)

Median Price per SqFt$197
Median Listing Price$349,945
Median Days on Market75
Active Listings352
New Listings88
Total Listings (Active + Pending)497
Avg Listing Price$413,602
Avg Listing Price Change MoM1%
Avg Listing Price Change YoY4%

HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW

Family Size3.01
Family Dual Income39.8
Median Household Income$32,167
Median Individual Income$20,398
Home Ownership73.5%
Home Value$132,665
Median Rent$979
Rent Burden50.8%
Poverty25.3%

EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS

EDUCATION

  • No Highschool Degree or GED10.2%
  • Highschool Education33.8%
  • Some College37.6%
  • Bachelors Degree13.8%
  • Graduate Degree4.6%
  • Total College or Above18.4%
  • Stem Degree39.0%

GENDER BREAKDOWN

  • Male42.0%
  • Female58.0%

MARITAL STATUS

  • Married48.2%
  • Divorced13.6%
  • Never Married24.9%
  • Widowed13.3%

CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN

CITY DATA

CityCalabash
State IDNC
Population2,270

AGE BREAKDOWN

Age Group% of Population
Under 1817.9%
19–295.2%
30–396.4%
40–499.7%
Age Group% of Population
50–5919.4%
60–6916.2%
70–7915.0%
80+10.1%

WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER

WORKFORCE

Labor Force Participation45.5%
Unemployment Rate14.0%
Disabled24.6%

ETHNICITY

White83.3%
Black3.0%
Asian0.5%
Native American2.8%
Pacific Islander0.0%
Other0.3%
Multiple10.1%

OTHER

Hispanic2.1%
Limited English0.0%
Health Uninsured10.2%
Veteran12.0%

Local Discussions

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  3. What should home buyers know about the Calabash, NC housing market?

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  4. Is it better to buy or rent a home in Calabash, NC?

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  5. What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Calabash, NC?

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  8. What are the best neighborhoods in Calabash, NC for first-time home buyers?

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Neighborhoods in Calabash, NC

Get to know neighborhoods in Calabash, ordered by the number of properties in the provider sample.

  • Crow Creek Condo Rental

    Crow Creek ↗

    Median asking price
    $179,900
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    177
    —

    Nearby schools · estimated

    Ratings not available

  • Calabash

    Calabash Acres ↗

    Median asking price
    $179,700
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    42
    —

    Nearby schools · estimated

    Ratings not available

  • Hidden Valley by Centex Homes

    Hidden Valley ↗

    Median asking price
    $149,900
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    15
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    Nearby schools · estimated

    Ratings not available

  • Lennar at Hunters Trace

    Hunters Trace ↗

    Median asking price
    $365,000
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    3
    C

    Nearby schools · estimated

    4/10 · 3 schools

  • Carolina Shores

    Carolina Shores Resort ↗

    Median asking price
    $175,000
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    1
    —

    Nearby schools · estimated

    Ratings not available

Data as of . Listing snapshots from Redfin; nearby-school rating estimates.

About these neighborhood estimates

Prices and counts describe active listings returned by the provider, excluding coming-soon and nearby search results. They are asking prices, not sold prices, and may not include every home for sale.

Nearby-school grades are FastExpert estimates from the average available ratings of unique public schools returned for sampled neighborhood properties. A: 8–10; B: 6–under 8; C: 4–under 6; D: 2–under 4; F: 1–under 2. Unrated schools are excluded. Nearby schools may not be assigned to a specific address.

Photos show identified local landmarks. Five neighborhoods are shown, ordered by property count. Median asking price breaks a tie.