Southport, NC Rankings


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Southport, NC is a small town located in the southeastern corner of North Carolina. It is known for its beautiful beaches and picturesque waterfront. According to bestplaces ranking, Southport has an overall ranking of 8 out of 10, based on livibility factors such as climate, housing, education and amenities. The cost of living in Southport is slightly higher than the national average but it provides an excellent quality of life for its residents. Southport offers a variety of recreational activities including fishing, kayaking and boating along with many historical sites and parks. There are also plenty of restaurants and retail stores to enjoy in the area. Overall, Southport is a great place to live due to its scenic beauty, high livability ratings and wealth of amenities available to its residents.

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Over 11 years ago

I found the other reviews interesting stating that the housing market is priced high. This is very subjective and based on what they've looked at. We live in NJ and are  More

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Over 14 years ago

I hated to leave the other reveiw stand alone. Yes cost of living is higher in Southport than say Whiteville or Fayetteville. You do pay a premium to live next to the  More

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Over 16 years ago

Southport is a great place to live if you can stand the cost of living. Housing prices are high, taxes are high, and utilities are expensive. The city of Southport is  More

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