How many renters in Calabash, NC pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
65.8% (±20.1 points) of renting households in Calabash, NC spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
56.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 38.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 65.8% (±20.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 56.8% (±16.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 38.0% (±10.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Calabash
| Share of income spent on rent | Calabash | Brunswick County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.2% (±13.1 points) | 11.5% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.6% (±12.9 points) | 13.6% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 0.0% (±12.8 points) | 9.8% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.4% (±7.6 points) | 13.3% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.0% (±11.3 points) | 5.5% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 56.8% (±16.6 points) | 46.3% | 39.6% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Calabash against Brunswick County, its state and the nation
| Calabash | Brunswick County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 65.8% (±20.1 points) | 51.8% (±5.7 points) | 48.9% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 56.8% (±16.6 points) | 46.3% (±5.3 points) | 39.6% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 38.0% (±10.9 points) | 31.7% (±4.3 points) | 29.5% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $40,469 (±$12,471) | $48,968 (±$3,548) | $48,010 (±$418) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,360 (±$105) | $1,351 (±$52) | $1,228 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Calabash, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Brunswick County (51.8%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (48.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Brunswick County, Calabash ranks 6 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 133 of 650.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Calabash
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calabash | — | 65.8% (±20.1 points) | — |
| Carolina Shores | 1.7 mi | 74.4% (±55.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sunset Beach | 2.4 mi | 21.9% (±30.6 points) | Lower |
| Ocean Isle Beach | 4.9 mi | 42.9% (±115.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Little River | 5.9 mi | 54.5% (±13.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shallotte | 11 mi | 53.5% (±22.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Myrtle Beach | 11 mi | 64.0% (±14.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Atlantic Beach | 12 mi | 88.1% (±36.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Holden Beach | 13 mi | 70.8% (±77.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sunset Beach, NC (21.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Brunswick County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Varnamtown | 100.0% (±74.8 points) |
| 2 | Navassa | 75.9% (±38.9 points) |
| 3 | Carolina Shores | 74.4% (±55.4 points) |
| 4 | Holden Beach | 70.8% (±77.4 points) |
| 5 | Belville | 68.5% (±17.8 points) |
| 6 | Calabash | 65.8% (±20.1 points) |
| 7 | Oak Island | 60.0% (±21.8 points) |
| 8 | Leland | 56.5% (±12.6 points) |
| 9 | Shallotte | 53.5% (±22.2 points) |
| 10 | Northwest | 53.4% (±55.0 points) |
| 11 | Bolivia | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 12 | Ocean Isle Beach | 42.9% (±115.2 points) |
Showing 12 of 19 places in Brunswick County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Calabash
Are renters in Calabash rent-burdened?
65.8% of renting households in Calabash pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Calabash spend on rent?
The median renting household in Calabash, NC spends 38.0% (±10.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Calabash town, North Carolina
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Calabash town, North Carolina
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Calabash town, North Carolina
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Calabash town, North Carolina (place:09540, in state:37).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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