Living in Calverton, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Calverton · Census data 2020–2024
Calverton has 5,618 residents with a median age of 61. The median household income is $60,442 (30% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $229,200, the median rent is $1,828/month.
Calverton at a glance
- Population
- 5,618
- Median age
- 61State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $60,442State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $229,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,828/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 83.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Calverton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Calverton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Calverton the median home value is $229,200, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,828 per month, which is 36.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,693 a month in housing costs.
Calverton median household income
The median household income in Calverton is $60,442 and the income per person is $40,199. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Calverton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,027
- Owner-occupied
- 83.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.3%
- Vacant
- 12.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.12
Calverton demographics
- Population
- 5,618
- Median age
- 61
- Under 18
- 12.6%
- 65 and older
- 43.1%
- Households
- 2,639
- Foreign-born
- 9.9%
- Veterans
- 11.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Calverton ›
Education in Calverton
24.4% of adults 25 and older in Calverton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Calverton
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Drive alone
- 85.4%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 90%
Calverton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calverton | 5,618 | $60,442 | $229,200 | $1,828 |
| Baiting Hollow | 2,614 | $108,571 | $586,300 | $1,827 |
| Wading River | 8,359 | $136,549 | $518,500 | — |
| Manorville | 14,233 | $139,201 | $601,000 | $2,129 |
| Riverside | 4,038 | $59,318 | — | $2,846 |
| Riverhead | 14,936 | $83,008 | $457,400 | $2,045 |
| Northampton | 499 | $78,421 | $393,300 | — |
| East Shoreham | 7,321 | $153,235 | $604,100 | $1,791 |
| Ridge | 12,503 | $78,528 | $424,800 | $2,044 |
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What is the median household income in Calverton, NY?
The median household income in Calverton is $60,442, 30% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Calverton?
The median home value in Calverton is $229,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Calverton?
The median gross rent in Calverton is $1,828 per month, about 36.9% of household income.
Is Calverton, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 13.3%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Calverton?
The median age in Calverton is 61 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Calverton?
The average commute to work in Calverton is 28 minutes; 10.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Calverton?
The unemployment rate in Calverton is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Calverton?
24.4% of adults in Calverton 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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