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Is Southport, NY expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,12236% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$67,605about $5,634/month · 22% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$107,90068% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 81% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 19.1 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $44,880 a year. That is $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of New York. It is number 29 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Southport
$1,122
Horseheads
$1,541
North Sea
$3,380
Southold
$2,468
Bronxville
$3,500+
South Valley Stream
$1,658
Irvington
$2,860

How much do households earn in Southport?

Under $25k
12.3%
$25k–50k
24.1%
$50k–100k
40.4%
$100k–150k
8.5%
$150k+
6.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 15.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Southport

SizeSouthportU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,033$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,213$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,437$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Southport overall?

Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).

Housing
122
Goods (food, clothes…)
107
Utilities
134
Other services
104
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Southport, so the New York figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Southport

🏛️ Property tax$1,919a year · 1.78% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$177a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Southport

Commute to work19.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree17.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home70.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment7.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Southport?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $373 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,122
Owning
$749

Owning assumes a typical $107,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $10,790 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Southport, NY?

Renting in Southport costs a median of about $1,122 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.

How much do I need to make to live in Southport?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $44,880 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Southport cheap or expensive?

Southport is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.9% of the typical household income of $67,605. It ranks 29th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Southport?

The median homeowner in Southport pays $1,919 a year in property taxes, about 1.78% of the median home value.

Is Southport more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in New York are 8% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Southport?

The median home value in Southport is $107,900, about 1.6 times the typical yearly household income.

6,450 people live in Southport. Numbers are typical (middle) values.