Calabash, NC

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Population
3,069
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
50 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$253,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,360/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$65,310
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Calabash is a charming riverside town in southeastern North Carolina, sitting right along the South Carolina border. Best known as the seafood capital of the world, this close-knit community of around 2,000 residents is famous for its signature lightly breaded, deep-fried seafood served fresh along the waterfront. Life here moves at an easy, relaxed pace, with working shrimp boats cruising the river and a genuine small-town friendliness throughout the neighborhood.

For prospective homebuyers, Calabash offers a great balance of peaceful coastal living and everyday convenience. The quiet sands of Sunset Beach are just minutes away, while North Myrtle Beach sits right across the state line for easy access to shopping, dining, medical centers, and dozens of championship golf courses. It is an ideal setting for anyone looking to settle down in a warm, welcoming community with plenty of local flavor.

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