Living in Callahan, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Callahan · Census data 2020–2024
Callahan has 1,514 residents with a median age of 34.2. The median household income is $57,006 (24% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $281,900, the median rent is $645/month.
Callahan at a glance
- Population
- 1,514
- Median age
- 34.2State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $57,006State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $281,900State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $645/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 68.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.7%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Callahan a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.2%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.7%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Callahan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Callahan the median home value is $281,900, 15% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $645 per month, which is 32.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,546 a month in housing costs.
Callahan median household income
The median household income in Callahan is $57,006 and the income per person is $31,943. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Callahan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 702
- Owner-occupied
- 68.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.7%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 2.22
Callahan demographics
- Population
- 1,514
- Median age
- 34.2
- Under 18
- 22.3%
- 65 and older
- 18%
- Households
- 681
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Callahan ›
Education in Callahan
20.7% of adults 25 and older in Callahan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Callahan
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 14.1%
- Drive alone
- 80.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Callahan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callahan | 1,514 | $57,006 | $281,900 | $645 |
| Nassau Village-Ratliff | 4,737 | $62,417 | $253,000 | $1,398 |
| Hilliard | 3,034 | $65,096 | $239,500 | $1,147 |
| Yulee | 16,648 | $85,247 | $302,500 | $1,754 |
| Jacksonville | 977,670 | $69,872 | $293,700 | $1,465 |
| Kingsland | 19,627 | $77,944 | $251,400 | $1,275 |
| St. Marys | 19,166 | $74,288 | $312,300 | $1,183 |
| Baldwin | 1,298 | $47,500 | $180,700 | $545 |
| Folkston | 4,631 | $50,116 | $78,100 | $495 |
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What is the median household income in Callahan, FL?
The median household income in Callahan is $57,006, 24% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Callahan?
The median home value in Callahan is $281,900, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Callahan?
The median gross rent in Callahan is $645 per month, about 32.1% of household income.
Is Callahan, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.2%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.7%.
What is the median age in Callahan?
The median age in Callahan is 34.2 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Callahan?
The average commute to work in Callahan is 31 minutes; 14.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Callahan?
The unemployment rate in Callahan is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Callahan?
20.7% of adults in Callahan have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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