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Southport, FL

Southport, FL.

Population: 11,113 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Southport, FL is $375,423 — up 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $359,950 after a median 76.5 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$375,423

Median home value

+1.6%

1-year change

76.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$375,423
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+3.0%
5-year appreciation
+23.5%
10-year appreciation
+77.6%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$376,785
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$359,950
Median list price
$419,900
Median price per sqft
$180
1-year sale-price change
-7.2%
Median days on market
76.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
50
For-sale inventory
77
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
83
1-year forecast
-0.2%
New listings (monthly)
15

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,098/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,373/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,624/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,111/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,436/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
SOUTHPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, DEANE BOZEMAN SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, tornado, coastalFlooding, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Very High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Very High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 80% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
28.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Tyndall Air Force Base (19 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
69.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
58.0°F
Annual precipitation
59.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
176
Days with Moderate air quality
189
Highest AQI recorded (year)
95

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,726
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,309

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Stock Island Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
ASCENSION SACRED HEART BAY, HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL, EMERALD COAST BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,965 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,999
Housing built before 1970
6.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
47.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,592
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
63.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
67,345
Average weekly wage
$954
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
205

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SouthportState medianUS median
Median home value$375,423$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$359,950$359,990$325,000
Median days on market77 days72 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,592$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Southport, FL?
$375,423.
What is the median sale price in Southport, FL?
$359,950.
How long do homes take to sell in Southport, FL?
Median days on market: 76.5 days.
What is typical rent in Southport, FL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,624/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Southport, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, tornado, coastalFlooding, coldWave.
Is Southport, FL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Southport, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 80% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Southport, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Southport, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Southport, FL?
2 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Southport, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Southport, FL?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Southport, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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