At a Glance
Median Income
$29,000
$19,716 per capita
Home Value
$85,900
Zillow: $128,535
Median Rent
$638/mo
31.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
23.8%
17.3% poverty rate
How South Shore Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Shore's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Shore a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Shore residents earn a median household income of $29,000 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,716. The unemployment rate stands at 23.8% (561% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,502 business establishments, including 139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Shore is $85,900 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,535. Median rent is $638/month, with 31.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
7.4% of adults in South Shore hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Shore has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,561
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density2,230/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
D
Median Income$29,000
Per Capita$19,716
Unemployment23.8%
Poverty17.3%
County GDP$3,482M
Avg Weekly Wage$950
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,900
Rent$638
Ownership50.7%
Zillow$128,535
Housing Units562
Rent Burden31.7%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Premature Death16,720/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain43.1 in/yr
Elevation538 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute16 min
Broadband71.3%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
South Shore was founded in 1957.
The median home in South Shore was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.