At a Glance
Median Income
$80,689
$41,876 per capita
Home Value
$175,200
Zillow: $162,925
Median Rent
$807/mo
16.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
17.8% smoking rate
How South Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Point a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Point residents earn a median household income of $80,689 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,876. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,796 business establishments, including 131 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Point is $175,200 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,925. Median rent is $807/month, with 16.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
21.2% of adults in South Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Point has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,228
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density1,094/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$80,689
Per Capita$41,876
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$3,758M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139
Housing
A+
Home Value$175,200
Rent$807
Ownership76.4%
Zillow$162,925
Housing Units1,355
Rent Burden16.7%
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death13,628/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain45.1 in/yr
Elevation591 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in South Point was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 131 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.