Living in Southport, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Southport · Census data 2020–2024
Southport has 4,205 residents with a median age of 64.2. The median household income is $87,641 (21% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $437,700, the median rent is $1,426/month.
Southport at a glance
- Population
- 4,205
- Median age
- 64.2State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $87,641State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $437,700State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,426/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 80.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.4%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Southport a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 21% higher than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
Cons: Home values 52% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Southport
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Southport the median home value is $437,700, 32% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,426 per month, which is 27.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,085 a month in housing costs.
Southport median household income
The median household income in Southport is $87,641 and the income per person is $45,982. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Southport: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,472
- Owner-occupied
- 80.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.8%
- Vacant
- 24%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 2.16
Southport demographics
- Population
- 4,205
- Median age
- 64.2
- Under 18
- 11.3%
- 65 and older
- 47.9%
- Households
- 1,878
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 12.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Southport ›
Education in Southport
37.4% of adults 25 and older in Southport have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Southport
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 21.3%
- Drive alone
- 67.7%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
Southport vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southport | 4,205 | $87,641 | $437,700 | $1,426 |
| Caswell Beach | 491 | $130,750 | $648,400 | — |
| Bald Head Island | 190 | $209,219 | $1,367,200 | — |
| St. James | 7,072 | $116,383 | $636,800 | — |
| Oak Island | 9,030 | $85,872 | $456,500 | $1,339 |
| Kure Beach | 2,466 | $104,149 | $735,100 | $1,436 |
| Boiling Spring Lakes | 6,347 | $62,676 | $292,300 | $1,385 |
| Carolina Beach | 6,745 | $94,398 | $566,200 | $1,513 |
| Sea Breeze | 1,849 | $69,942 | $405,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Southport, NC?
The median household income in Southport is $87,641, 21% higher than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Southport?
The median home value in Southport is $437,700, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Southport?
The median gross rent in Southport is $1,426 per month, about 27.3% of household income.
Is Southport, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 21% higher than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 6.4%. Minuses: home values 52% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Southport?
The median age in Southport is 64.2 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Southport?
The average commute to work in Southport is 24 minutes; 21.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Southport?
The unemployment rate in Southport is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Southport?
37.4% of adults in Southport have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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