At a Glance
Median Income
$62,060
$38,972 per capita
Home Value
$101,200
Zillow: $119,688
Median Rent
$1,105/mo
48.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
16.3% 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+
3.5 / 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 $62,060 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,972. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,914 business establishments, including 192 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Southport is $101,200 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $119,688. Median rent is $1,105/month, with 48.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
18.6% of adults in Southport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Southport has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,435
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density1,009/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$62,060
Per Capita$38,972
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$4,774M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,200
Rent$1,105
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$119,688
Housing Units3,701
Rent Burden48.5%
Health
Obesity30.8%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,852/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain32.4 in/yr
Elevation1,077 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute18 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Southport was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Elmira/Corning Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 192 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.