Median Age
60 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 22% of Residents
Under 20
14%
Over 65
40%
Southport, NC
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,302
Population
4,227
Renter Mix
22% Rent
A small coastal town with something for everyone
Coastal
•
Family-Friendly
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Riverside
Southport is a charming coastal town located where the Cape Fear River meets the Atlantic Ocean. Tens of thousands flock to Southport for the official North Carolina Fourth of July Festival, a four-day event brimming with excitement and entertainment. Southport has also served as the setting for numerous movies and television shows, including Under the Dome, A Walk to Remember, and Dawson’s Creek.
While Southport is a small town, it manages to have something for everyone. Nature enthusiasts delight in strolling along Southport’s Waterfront Park. History buffs relish access to Fort Johnston and the North Carolina Maritime Museum. Shoppers enjoy perusing the many boutiques and antique stores dotting Howe Street while art lovers rejoice in the exhibits at Franklin Square Art Gallery. Commuting and traveling from Southport is easy with access to major highways, airports, and ports.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$60,485
Average: $79,534
Education
1,464
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,741
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Southport has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
22%
Non-Renters
78%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Southport, NC is $977 for a studio, $1,299 for one bedroom, $1,621 for two bedrooms, and $1,875 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Southport has decreased by -2.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,299/month
712 Sq Ft
House
$2,403/month
1,512 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Southport, NC is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Not Bikeable
Bikeability
10
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
403 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
572 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,172 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- North Carolina Maritime Museum-Southport
- Oak Island Nature Center
- North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
- Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
- Carolina Beach State Park
Airports
- Wilmington International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.