Median Income
$71,500
5% lower than US avg
Home Value
$160,000
43% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
10.4%
69% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$720
38% lower than US avg
Unemployment
14.3%
297% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
13.6%
10% higher than US avg
How Southesk Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,666
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
C+
Median Income$71,500
Per Capita$41,680
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty13.6%
Commute28 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,000
Rent$720
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units720
Rent Burden7.0%
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+35.9%
Graduate+2.0%
Is Southesk a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Southesk receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Southesk offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Southesk is $71,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 14.3%, unemployment is notably high. 13.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Southesk is $160,000, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $720 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.9% have completed high school.
Southesk has a population of 1,666 with a density of 2 people per square mile. The median age is 52.4 years, 35% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.8%), with 1.2% Asian.
Population
52.4yrs
Median Age
35% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.9% |
| 21% above US avg |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
| 73% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 1.5% |
The median household income in Southesk is $71,500, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $71,500 |
| 5% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $41,680 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 14.3% |
| 297% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 13.6% |
| 10% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 28.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.9% |
The median home value in Southesk is $160,000, 43% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $720 (38% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $160,000 |
| 43% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $720 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 7.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 92.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 7.6% |
| Housing Units | 720 |
Property Tax
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Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
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Crime Rates: Southesk vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 950.8 sq mi (2,462.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |