At a Glance
Median Income
$69,148
$34,841 per capita
Home Value
$186,500
Zillow: $230,565
Median Rent
$1,081/mo
27.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
79.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
20.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Southport a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Southport residents earn a median household income of $69,148 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,841. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,522 business establishments, including 2,360 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Southport is $186,500 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,565. Median rent is $1,081/month, with 27.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
17.5% of adults in Southport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
79.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Southport has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population2,036
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density3,232/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born26.5%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,148
Per Capita$34,841
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$135,593M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,465
Housing
A+
Home Value$186,500
Rent$1,081
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$230,565
Housing Units889
Rent Burden27.2%
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death12,610/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation779 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+79.3%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute23 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries27
Did You Know?
The median home in Southport was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
26.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 2,360 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 139 fatal vehicle crashes.