North Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Southport is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 4,143. Residents earn $82,792 per year, which is 10% above the national average.
Based on current data, Southport receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Southport offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Southport is $82,792, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. Only 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Southport is $394,900, 40% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,468 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Southport is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 62 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,303 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 34.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Southport enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 97.6% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
| 82% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $82,792 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,320 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $924 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,849 |
| Unemployment | 0.3% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.6% |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 12,484 |
| County GDP | $22,774M |
| Restaurants | 1,398 |
| Healthcare | 896 |
| Retail | 1,849 |
| Manufacturing | 171 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,541 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.90% |
| Commute Time | 21.5 min |
| Work from Home | 19.6% |
| Census Median | $394,900 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $400,422 |
| Median List Price | $675,000 |
| Median List Price | $675,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $263 |
| Homes Sold | 13 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.3% |
| Price Drops | 20.6% |
| Inventory | 68 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,468 |
| 26% above US avg |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,541 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.90% |
| Obesity | 31.6% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.0% |
| Depression | 26.3% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 10.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.9% |
| Premature Death | 11,747/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 896 |
| Total Violent | 62.3/100K |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 62.3/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 2,303.1/100K |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 217.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,023.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 62.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 78 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 54.6 inches |
| 44% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,020/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9333°N, 78.0085°W |
| County FIPS | 45051 |
Winner: Republican by 38.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,020/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 12 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 896 |
| Restaurants | 1,398 |
| Retail Stores | 1,849 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 78 |
| Avg Commute | 21.5 min |
| Work from Home | 19.6% |