Southport, NC 28461 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Southport, NC—28461

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$515,000

1.2% YoY Growth

Household Income

$79,700

23.7% YoY Growth

Days on Market

4.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.7%

Median Rent

$2,000

6.4% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,250

2.9% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$2,000

6.5% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,000

7.8% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Southport, NC

As of May '26, the median home price in Southport, NC is $515,000, with a year-over-year change of -1.2%. This indicates that home prices in Southport, NC are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.7%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$515,000	-1.2%
Single Family	$538,000	-1.1%
Condos	$331,000	-1.8%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Southport, NC

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Southport, NC is $2,040, with a year-over-year rent change of -6.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Southport, NC is studios: $1,100, 1-bedrooms: $1,340, 2-bedrooms: $2,020, 3-bedrooms: $2,120, 4-bedrooms: $3,100. The most common rental property sizes in Southport, NC are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 46.2% and 39.5% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,000	$2,040
Studio Rent	$1,100	$1,100
1 Bed Rent	$1,250	$1,340
2 Bed Rent	$2,000	$2,020
3 Bed Rent	$2,000	$2,120
4 Bed Rent	$3,000	$3,100

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

0.9%

1 Bedroom

6.4%

2 Bedrooms

39.5%

3 Bedrooms

46.2%

4 Bedrooms

5.0%

5+ Bedrooms

1.9%

Property Listings — Southport, NC

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Southport, NC is 63. This is a decrease of -4.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 21.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$540,000	1.0%
Listing Count	522	14.0%
Listings as % of Homes	2.1%	14.0%
Days on Market	63	-4.0%

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Demographics — Southport, NC

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Southport, NC has a population of 23,200, which has increased by 16.5% over the past 5 years. Southport, NC is a less popular place for families, as children make up 10.2% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 39.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 19.1% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	23,200	16.5%
% Under 18	10.2%	-34.6%
% Seniors	41.7%	18.5%
% WFH	19.1%	78.5%
% w/ College Degree	39.4%	-1.0%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Southport, NC is a predominantly white area, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 0.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Southport, NC is black, making up 3.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.3% of the population in Southport, NC, and this percentage has decreased by 2.9% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	88.7%	-0.1%
% Black	3.9%	69.6%
% Hispanic	3.3%	-45.9%
% Asian	0.7%	250.0%
% Foreign Born	3.3%	-2.9%

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Mortgage and Risk — Southport, NC

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 1064 mortgage originations in Southport, NC, of which 84.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 57.0%, with 15.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Southport, NC. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 9.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	1,064
% Conventional Loans	84.0%
% Government Loans	16.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	14.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	9.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Southport, NC

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Southport, NC under the Section 8 program is 4.0%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Southport, NC, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	73
Total Units Section 8	73
% Rentals under Section 8	4.0%
% Occupied Section 8	78.3%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$60	$1,250	$1,310
2 Bedroom	-$550	$2,000	$1,450
3 Bedroom	$30	$2,000	$2,030
4 Bedroom	-$570	$3,000	$2,430

Southport, NC—28461

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Southport, NC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Southport, NC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Southport, NC

Demographics — Southport, NC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Southport, NC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Southport, NC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Southport, NC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Southport, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	6.3
Median Home Price	$515,000
Median Household Income	$79,700

Southport, NC—28461

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Southport, NC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Southport, NC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Southport, NC

Demographics — Southport, NC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Southport, NC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Southport, NC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Southport, NC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Southport, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Oak Island, NC

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Frequently Asked Questions

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