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Southern Shores, NC
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Southern Shores, NC
At a Glance
How Southern Shores Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Southern Shores's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Southern Shores a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Southern Shores residents earn a median household income of $116,859 , which is 56% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,891. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 995 business establishments, including 84 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Southern Shores is $621,100 , 120% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $783,677. Median rent is $2,018/month, with 48.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Southern Shores reports 34 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 646/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
56.7% of adults in Southern Shores hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% above the national average). 98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Southern Shores has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.