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Southport, IN

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Southport.

Population: 137,977 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Southport, IN is $250,542 — down 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $254,583 after a median 30 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,530/month. 23 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$250,542

Median home value

-0.6%

1-year change

30

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$250,542
1-year appreciation
-0.6%
3-year appreciation
+2.5%
5-year appreciation
+20.9%
10-year appreciation
+95.3%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$253,078
House Price Index (state)
367.2 (+2.9% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$254,583
Median list price
$270,000
Median price per sqft
$146
1-year sale-price change
+0.5%
Median days on market
30 days
Homes sold (recent period)
147
For-sale inventory
523
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
94
1-year forecast
+1.0%
Days to pending
34 days
New listings (monthly)
196

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,530/mo
1-year rent change
+0.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,180/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,340/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,557/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,017/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,473/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/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
23
Elementary schools
14
Middle schools
4
High schools
4
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
Perry Township Schools, Southside Sp Srvs Of Marion Co, Excel Center - University Heights
Schools include
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Glenns Valley Elementary School, Perry Meridian Middle School, Perry Meridian High School, Rosa Parks Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
10.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Reilly Tar & Chemical Corp. (Indianapolis Plant) (4.8 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
56.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
46.7°F
Annual precipitation
40.0 in
Annual snowfall
10.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
60
Days with Good air quality
84
Days with Moderate air quality
260
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
259

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.1 / 20
Transit service frequency
-66,356
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
103,023
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
88,449

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
224
Nearest airport
Indy South Greenwood Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, HENDRICKS REGIONAL HEALTH, ESKENAZI HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.7 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
59
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-4,240 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
30.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,329
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
78.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
546,847
Average weekly wage
$1,393
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,156

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

How it compares

SouthportState medianUS median
Median home value$250,542$237,170$289,727
Median sale price$254,583$238,000$325,000
Median days on market30 days38 days51 days
Typical rent$1,530/mo$1,331/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,329$1,179$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, IN?
$250,542.
What is the median sale price in Southport, IN?
$254,583.
How long do homes take to sell in Southport, IN?
Median days on market: 30 days.
What is typical rent in Southport, IN?
Typical rent: $1,530/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Southport, IN?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave, heatWave.
Is Southport, IN in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Southport, IN?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Southport, IN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Southport, IN?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Reilly Tar & Chemical Corp. (Indianapolis Plant), 4.8 mi.
How many schools serve Southport, IN?
23 schools (14 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Southport, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 8.1/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Southport, IN?
Moderate. Median AQI: 60. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Southport, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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