Southern Shores, NC
Living in Southern Shores
Bikeability10
Walkability1
Commute69
Public Transit1
Affordability11
Public Safety92
Airports26
Hospitals53
Colleges22
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools78
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.9kPopulation+243 (2010–19)
58 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
61%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
75%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years11%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years41%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate13%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree32%
Graduate degree29%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$97kMedian Household Income+$23k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K4%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more17%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector70%
Self-employed15%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Military1%
Sales and office29%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Worked at home14%
Housing
$465kMedian Home Value-$31k (2010–19)
27%Built 2000 or Later
$1.7kMedian Monthly Rent+$336 (2010–19)
47%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached98%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198933%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 1959<1%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Home Value
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K<1%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K24%
$400K to $499K30%
$500K to $749K26%
$750K to $999K9%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity95%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Southern Shores
United States45
North Carolina20
Dare County14
Property Crime in Southern Shores
United States48
North Carolina30
Dare County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 45 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 45 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Southern Shores
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding20
Tornado25
Coastal Flooding37
Hurricane Force Winds8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Southern Shores, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Southern Shores, NC
Heron Pond Montessori School
4 miles, S
Jarvisburg Christian Academy
9 miles, NW
Wanchese Christian Academy
20 miles, S
Foreshadow Academy
26 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Southern Shores, NC
Elizabeth City State University
29 miles, NW
Mid-Atlantic Christian University
30 miles, NW
Sentara College of Health Sciences
54 miles, NW
Regent University
54 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Southern Shores, NC
The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc
14 miles, SE
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
31 miles, NW
Vidant Chowan Hospital
49 miles, W
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
50 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Southern Shores, NC
Norfolk International Airport
60 miles, NW
Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
82 miles, NW
Pitt-Greenville Airport
98 miles, W
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
103 miles, SW