Southport sits at the mouth of the Cape Fear River where it spills into the Atlantic, a prime location that made it one of North Carolina's oldest port towns. Today, roughly 4,500 residents call it home, a number that swells every summer as word spreads that this place is genuinely charming and not just postcard material. The historic downtown district lines Franklin Square with galleries, locally owned restaurants, and shaded streets that beg a slow walk.
Average household incomes hover around $100,000, and the housing stock spans everything from Victorian-era cottages to waterfront estates overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway. Bald Head Island is a 20-minute ferry ride away. Southport Community Park and the Waterfront Park give outdoor lovers easy access to the river. For buyers seeking coastal character without the high-rise chaos, Southport is the real deal.
23,186 people live in Historic Southport, where the median age is 62.3 and the average individual income is $53,157. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Historic Southport, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Southport Sourdough, Potter's Seafood, and Uncorked By the Sea Wine Shop & Gallery.
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| Dining | 2.89 miles | 13 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.38 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 2.97 miles | 9 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 2.23 miles | 30 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.42 miles | 11 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.77 miles | 13 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.23 miles | 5 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
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Historic Southport has 10,767 households, with an average household size of 2.14. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Historic Southport do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 23,186 people call Historic Southport home. The population density is 305 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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