Median Age
59 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 21% of Residents
Under 20
14%
Over 65
39%
Calabash
Calabash, NC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,800
Population
2,918
Renter Mix
25% Rent
The home of the “Seafood Capital of the World” offers far more than a delicious bite
River
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Fishing
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Tourism
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Pastoral
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Dining
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Located directly on the border of North Carolina and South Carolina’s coasts, Calabash is known as the “Seafood Capital of the World”. This small fishing town originated "Calabash-Style" seafood, a distinctive style of fried seafood where clams, fish, shrimp, and oysters are dipped in a light, flavorful batter and fried quickly. The Calabash River borders the southern part of town, where shrimp boats dock daily during the season selling fresh caught treasures. The community is proud of their culinary connection and they frequent the seafood restaurants found along Beach Drive and Rive Road. Be sure to try one of the original riverside eateries like Captain Nance's Seafood for crisp, authentic Calabash seafood and views of fishing boats. Although seafood and fishing certainly brings this community together, Calabash offers so much more for those looking to rent an apartment or house.
Calabash is very family-friendly with tons of activities everyone in the family will enjoy. Calabash is part of Brunswick Islands, so water activities like dolphin cruises and boat tours are very popular for tourists and locals alike. There are plenty of riverside campgrounds in the town, and Calabash is only 15 minutes from scenic beaches. Resident here are truly in love with the seaside and pastoral feel of this waterfront town. Come discover the wonder of Calabash and rent your next apartment here today.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$61,065
Average: $73,072
Education
915
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,062
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Calabash has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
25%
Non-Renters
75%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Calabash, NC is $1,800 for one bedroom, $1,741 for two bedrooms, and $2,124 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Calabash has decreased by -1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,800/month
1,173 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,845/month
1,454 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Calabash, NC is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Ingram Planetarium
- Museum of Coastal Carolina
Military Bases
Airports
- Myrtle Beach International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.