At a Glance
Median Income
$82,792
$44,320 per capita
Home Value
$394,900
Zillow: $400,422
Median Rent
$1,468/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
101/100K
2,449/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.7%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
304 sunny days/yr
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
3.4 / 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 $82,792 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,320. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,484 business establishments, including 1,398 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Southport is $394,900 , 40% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $400,422. Median rent is $1,468/month, with 27.5% 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 2000.
Safety & Crime
Southport reports 101 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,449/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
34.7% of adults in Southport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% above the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Southport has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,143
Median Age63.0 yrs
Density1,020/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,792
Per Capita$44,320
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$22,774M
Avg Weekly Wage$924
Housing
B+
Home Value$394,900
Rent$1,468
Ownership78.5%
Zillow$400,422
Housing Units2,267
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
F
Violent101/100K
Property2,449/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault25/100K
Burglary151/100K
Health
Obesity31.6%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death11,747/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain54.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation33 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.7%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed198 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries12
Did You Know?
Southport was founded in 1792.
The median home in Southport was built in 2000.
19.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Wilmington International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 198 Mbps.
There are 1,398 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 78 fatal vehicle crashes.
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