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Southport, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Greater Bridgeport Planning Region County
Southport, CT
At a Glance
How Southport Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Southport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Southport a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Southport residents earn a median household income of $156,750 , which is 109% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $131,001. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,884 business establishments, including 701 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Southport is $905,600 , 221% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $353,183. Median rent is $3,259/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Southport reports 905 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 138% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,899/100K.
Education
82.7% of adults in Southport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (145% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Southport has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.