What are the schools like in Southport, CT?

Southport is served primarily by Fairfield School District. The district operates 11 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.6:1.

What is the median household income in Southport?

The median household income in Southport, CT is $156,406 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.3%.

What is the weather like in Southport, CT?

Southport has an average high temperature of 38.4°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 33.6 inches.

Southport, CT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Southport, CT affordable or expensive?

Southport's cost of living index is 106, where 100 represents the national average. This means Southport is 6% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $885,100 and the median rent is $3,121 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Southport, CT?

Southport has a violent crime rate of 121.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 810.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Southport, CT a Good Place to Live?

Southport is a small town of 1,515 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $156,406 and a 5.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

Strengths: Southport stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Southport is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Southport city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 106.5

Southport's overall cost of living index is 106.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Southport costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.

Metric	Southport, CT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$885,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$3,121	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$156,406	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Southport's violent crime rate is 121.0 per 100,000 residents — 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

121.0 /100k

Property Crime

810.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Southport is served primarily by Fairfield School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Southport, CT	National Avg
School District	Fairfield School District	—
Elementary Schools	11	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	76.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Southport sees average highs of 38.4°F in January and 83.4°F in July, with 50.7 inches of annual precipitation and 33.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Southport, CT
Average High — January	38.4°F
Average High — July	83.4°F
Annual Precipitation	50.7"
Annual Snowfall	33.6"

Demographics

Metric	Southport, CT	National Avg
Population	1,515	—
Median Age	56.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	44.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.8%	18.9%
Asian	2.3%	6.3%
Under 18	16.8%	22.2%
65 and over	21.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mill Plain, CT 2 mi Greens Farms, CT 2 mi Fairfield University, CT 2 mi Staples, CT 2 mi Compo, CT 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Southport

Southport, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

06890

Southport vs Other Cities

Southport, CT vs Mill Plain, CT Southport, CT vs Greens Farms, CT Southport, CT vs Fairfield University, CT Southport, CT vs Staples, CT Southport, CT vs Compo, CT

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Southport, CT affordable or expensive?

Southport's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Southport roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $885,100 and median rent is $3,121/month.

What is the crime rate in Southport, CT?

Southport's violent crime rate is 121.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 810.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Southport?

Public schools in Southport are operated by Fairfield School District. The district has 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1. 76.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Southport, CT a good place to live?

Southport, CT has a population of 1,515, a median household income of $156,406, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Southport?

Southport averages 38.4°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.7 inches with about 33.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Southport?

Southport, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 06890.

What is the population of Southport?

The population of Southport, Connecticut is 1,515 with a median age of 56.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Southport?

Key numbers for living in Southport: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $885,100, median household income $156,406, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Southport side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.