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Southport, IN

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Southport.

Population: 137,977 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Southport, IN is $248,244 — down 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $263,683 after a median 22 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,518/month. 26 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, strong wind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$248,244

Typical home value

-0.6%

1-year change

22

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$248,244
1-year appreciation
-0.6%
3-year appreciation
+2.4%
5-year appreciation
+19.5%
10-year appreciation
+93.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2025)
$251,015
House Price Index (state)
378.8 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$263,683
Median list price
$261,217
Median price per sqft
$141
1-year sale-price change
+6.5%
Median days on market
22 days
Homes sold (recent period)
503
For-sale inventory
532
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
411
1-year forecast
+1.3%
Days to pending
38 days
New listings (monthly)
185

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,518/mo
1-year rent change
+0.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,187/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,336/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,536/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,991/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,425/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
26
Elementary schools
17
Middle schools
4
High schools
4
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.5 : 1
School districts serving the area
Perry Township Schools, Southside Sp Srvs Of Marion Co, Excel Center - University Heights
Schools include
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Glenns Valley Elementary School, Perry Meridian Middle School, Perry Meridian High School, Rosa Parks Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strong wind, tornado, cold wave, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Very High · lightning: Very High · strong wind: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
285
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
10.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Reilly Tar & Chemical Corp. (Indianapolis Plant) (4.8 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.3°F
Average high
62.3°F
Average low
43.3°F
Annual precipitation
44.6 in
Annual snowfall
10.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
54
Days with Good air quality
146
Days with Moderate air quality
214
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
170

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.1 / 20
Transit service frequency
-66,356
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
103,023
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
88,449

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
76
Nearest airport
Indy South Greenwood Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
13
Hospitals include
JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, HENDRICKS REGIONAL HEALTH, ESKENAZI HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
59
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-4,240 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1985
Housing built before 1970
30.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,329
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
78.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
547,394
Average weekly wage
$1,572
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,342

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SouthportState medianUS median
Typical home value$248,244$237,748$288,527
Median sale price$263,683$238,000$325,000
Median days on market22 days38 days51 days
Typical rent$1,518/mo$1,307/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,329$1,179$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Southport, IN?
$248,244.
What is the median sale price in Southport, IN?
$263,683.
How long do homes take to sell in Southport, IN?
Median days on market: 22 days.
What is typical rent in Southport, IN?
Typical rent: $1,518/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Southport, IN?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strong wind, tornado, cold wave, heat wave.
Is Southport, IN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 285 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Southport, IN?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Southport, IN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Southport, IN?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Reilly Tar & Chemical Corp. (Indianapolis Plant), 4.8 mi.
How many schools serve Southport, IN?
26 schools (17 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Southport, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 8.1/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Southport, IN?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Southport, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 93.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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