Explore Southport, NC Homes & Local Lifestyle
Its picturesque downtown is filled with local shops, galleries, restaurants, and welcoming gathering places that make exploring the town feel like stepping into another time.
Its picturesque downtown is filled with local shops, galleries, restaurants, and welcoming gathering places that make exploring the town feel like stepping into another time.
Southport is a charming coastal town with Southern character located along the Cape Fear River just before it meets the Atlantic Ocean. Southport is known for its historic homes, tree-lined streets, waterfront views, and relaxed pace of life. Its picturesque downtown is filled with local shops, galleries, restaurants, and welcoming gathering places that make exploring the town feel like stepping into another time.
Life in Southport revolves around the water, with opportunities for boating, fishing, kayaking, and enjoying the scenic waterfront. Waterfront dining is a favorite way to experience the town, with restaurants offering beautiful views of the Cape Fear River while you enjoy fresh seafood and a coastal meal. Southport has easy access to nearby beaches and Bald Head Island.
4,143 people live in Southport, where the median age is 63 and the average individual income is $44,320. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Southport, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Yummy House, Walgreens, and Southport Gourmet & Sushi Bar.
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| Dining | 0.36 miles | 56 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.42 miles | 10 reviews | 2.8/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.47 miles | 159 reviews | 3.7/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.52 miles | 15 reviews | 3.3/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.53 miles | 1 review | 3/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.53 miles | 62 reviews | 3.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.56 miles | 3 reviews | 2.3/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.56 miles | 96 reviews | 3.9/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 0.57 miles | 102 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.58 miles | 5 reviews | 3.4/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.44 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.53 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.53 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 0.53 miles | 47 reviews | 3.9/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.36 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.43 miles | 11 reviews | 3.1/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.53 miles | 6 reviews | 3.7/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.53 miles | 4 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
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Southport has 1,889 households, with an average household size of 2.11. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Southport do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 4,143 people call Southport home. The population density is 1,035 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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