Southport

Area Statistics:

Population
3,137

Average Household Income
$48,333

Estimated Average House or Condo Value
$264,900

Elevation
20 feet

Area Facts:

• Southport has served as the backdrop for many TV and film productions including Dawson’s Creek, Under the Dome, A Walk to Remember and Safe Haven.
• Southport was originally founded as the town of Smithville in 1792 but changed its name to better promote itself as a port city.
• The annual North Carolina Fourth of July Festival attracts 40,000 to 50,000 visitors each year to Southport.

Important Links:

City Site: http://www.cityofsouthport.com/
Area Chamber of Commerce: http://www.southport-oakisland.com/
Calendar of Events: http://www.cityofsouthport.com/index.aspx?page=205