What are the schools like in Calypso, NC?

School district data for Calypso is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Calypso?

The median household income in Calypso, NC is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.4%.

What is the weather like in Calypso, NC?

Calypso has an average high temperature of 53.1°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.0 inches.

Calypso, NC Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Calypso, NC affordable or expensive?

Calypso's cost of living index is 85, where 100 represents the national average. This means Calypso is 15% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $81,300 and the median rent is $595 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Calypso, NC?

Calypso has a violent crime rate of 187.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1607.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Calypso, NC a Good Place to Live?

Calypso is a small town of 429 in North Carolina, with a median household income of N/A and a 7.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is 15% below the national average.

Strengths: Calypso stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Calypso is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Calypso city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 85.3

Calypso's overall cost of living index is 85.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Calypso costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.

Metric	Calypso, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$81,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$595	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	49.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Calypso's violent crime rate is 187.3 per 100,000 residents — 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

187.3 /100k

Property Crime

1607.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Calypso, NC	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Calypso sees average highs of 53.1°F in January and 89.4°F in July, with 51.1 inches of annual precipitation and 2.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Calypso, NC
Average High — January	53.1°F
Average High — July	89.4°F
Annual Precipitation	51.1"
Annual Snowfall	2.0"

Demographics

Metric	Calypso, NC	National Avg
Population	429	—
Median Age	28.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	56.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	26.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.7%	18.9%
Asian	1.9%	6.3%
Under 18	14.0%	22.2%
65 and over	23.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Faison, NC 3 mi Mount Olive, NC 4 mi Bowdens, NC 6 mi Dudley, NC 8 mi Brogden, NC 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Calypso

Calypso, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

28325

Calypso vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calypso, NC affordable or expensive?

Calypso's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average. That makes Calypso roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $81,300 and median rent is $595/month.

What is the crime rate in Calypso, NC?

Calypso's violent crime rate is 187.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1607.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Calypso?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Calypso, NC a good place to live?

Calypso, NC has a population of 429, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 7.4%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Calypso?

Calypso averages 53.1°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.1 inches with about 2.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Calypso?

Calypso, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 28325.

What is the population of Calypso?

The population of Calypso, North Carolina is 429 with a median age of 28.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Calypso?

Key numbers for living in Calypso: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $81,300, median household income N/A, crime index 60 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Calypso side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.