What are the schools like in Calverton, NY?

Calverton is served primarily by RIVERHEAD CHARTER SCHOOL. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

What is the median household income in Calverton?

The median household income in Calverton, NY is $56,838 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.7%.

What is the weather like in Calverton, NY?

Calverton has an average high temperature of 38.4°F in January and 82.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 31.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Calverton, NY affordable or expensive?

Calverton's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Calverton is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $172,900 and the median rent is $1,670 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Calverton, NY?

Calverton has a violent crime rate of 81.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1157.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Calverton, NY a Good Place to Live?

Calverton is a small town of 6,245 in New York, with a median household income of $56,838 and a 5.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Calverton stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Calverton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Calverton 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: 112.5

Calverton's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Calverton costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Calverton, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$172,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,670	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,838	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Calverton's violent crime rate is 81.3 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

81.3 /100k

Property Crime

1157.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Calverton is served primarily by RIVERHEAD CHARTER SCHOOL. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Calverton, NY	National Avg
School District	RIVERHEAD CHARTER SCHOOL	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Calverton sees average highs of 38.4°F in January and 82.6°F in July, with 48.6 inches of annual precipitation and 31.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Calverton, NY
Average High — January	38.4°F
Average High — July	82.6°F
Annual Precipitation	48.6"
Annual Snowfall	31.8"

Demographics

Metric	Calverton, NY	National Avg
Population	6,245	—
Median Age	59.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	13.7%	22.2%
65 and over	39.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Wading River, NY 3 mi Baiting Hollow, NY 3 mi Manorville, NY 4 mi Riverside, NY 5 mi Riverhead, NY 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Calverton

Calverton, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

11933

Calverton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calverton, NY affordable or expensive?

Calverton's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Calverton roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $172,900 and median rent is $1,670/month.

What is the crime rate in Calverton, NY?

Calverton's violent crime rate is 81.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1157.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Calverton?

Public schools in Calverton are operated by RIVERHEAD CHARTER SCHOOL. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 21.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Calverton, NY a good place to live?

Calverton, NY has a population of 6,245, a median household income of $56,838, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%. 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 Calverton?

Calverton averages 38.4°F in January and 82.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.6 inches with about 31.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Calverton?

Calverton, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 11933.

What is the population of Calverton?

The population of Calverton, New York is 6,245 with a median age of 59.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Calverton?

Key numbers for living in Calverton: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $172,900, median household income $56,838, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Calverton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.