Southport is a small town of 6,661 in New York, with a median household income of $54,531
and a 6.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Southport stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include 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: 92.2
Southport's overall cost of living index is 92.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Southport costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Southport, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$87,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,081
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,531
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Southport's violent crime rate is 171.3 per 100,000 residents
— 55% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
171.3 /100k
Property Crime
1295.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Southport is served primarily by ELMIRA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Southport, NY
National Avg
School District
ELMIRA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
8
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
2
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Southport sees average highs of 33.7°F in January
and 83.7°F in July,
with 36.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 41.8 inches of snow per year.
Southport's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Southport roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $87,400 and median rent is $1,081/month.
Southport's violent crime rate is 171.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1295.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Southport are operated by ELMIRA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 8 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 14.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Southport, NY has a population of 6,661, a median household income of $54,531, and an unemployment rate of 6.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Southport averages 33.7°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.5 inches
with about 41.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Southport, NY is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 14904, 14871.
The population of Southport, New York is 6,661 with a median age of 45.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Southport: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $87,400, median household income $54,531, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. 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.
