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| What Southport is like for active adults |
The Southport, North Carolina area is a coastal gem that has become the retirement community for many 55+ active adults. Located on the Atlantic coast near the North Carolina’s southern end, this area is comprised of several towns - Caswell Beach, Oak Island, the Village of Bald Head Island, Boiling Springs Lakes, and the Town of St. James.
Southport, NC is the laid-back hub of Brunswick County—one of coastal North Carolina’s fastest growing regions. The town was an active seaport in colonial times and remains one of the few active fishing villages in North Carolina. The population was just over 3000 in 2007, up over 20% from 2000. Its picturesque location and Victorian homes have been used for the television shows "Dawson's Creek" and "Spies", and the movies "I Know What You Did Last Summer," "Summer Catch," and "A Walk to Remember". The area features over 28 miles of sandy beaches and a number of lighthouses. The downtown area features old brick storefronts and antique shops. Shrimp boats bring their catch to Southport’s waterfront, where you can taste fresh seafood from one of the many dockside eateries.
The area is developing rapidly with many upscale communities aimed at retiring baby boomers and people looking for vacation homes. Most of these new planned communities are heavily oriented towards golf. There are over 30 golf courses in Brunswick County with more being built each year. Four courses in the St. James Plantation and Winding River Plantation communities are certified as Audubon Cooperative Sanctuaries. In the fanciest developments prices can range from the million of dollar houses to the 200’s for 2BR golf villas. Median home selling price in mid 2009 was about $180,000. Southport is located in Brunswick County. Nearest large towns are Wilmington (NC – 25 miles) and Myrtle Beach. Southport fishing pier photo courtesy of Wikipedia and Dincher. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| • Charming waterfront town in the Low Country
• The North Carolina 4th of July Festival
• The U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament
•Orton Plantation
• Many luxurious golf course communities
• Southport’s Waterfront Park
• Milder winters |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| • Not very close to any major city
• Traffic can get very bad
• Developmental pressures are strong |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| Southport attracts a community of people who either want to live in a charming old river town or expensive new golfing communities. |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Tourism, construction, and real estate are important to the economy. |
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| Physical environment |
| Southport is located at the mouth of the Cape Fear River, the Intracoastal and the Atlantic Ocean. Caswell Beach, Oak Island, Hopewell Beach are three barrier islands near Southport that offer a tranquil dose of nature. Boiling Spring Lakes, one of the fastest growing cities here, takes its name from the over 50 bubbling spring lakes. Summers are hot and humid, but more pleasant than inland. |
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| Cultural environment |
| It seems like there is always something happening in the area. There are fishing tournaments, parades, outdoor festivals such as the Christmas by the Sea Festival, community concerts. Home tours, entertainment, parade, concerts, flotilla, and more. |
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| Medical facilities |
| J. Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital Cardiopulmonary, diagnostic imaging, emergency care and many more services.
Brunswick Community Hospital – (21 miles) 60 beds and growing.
New Hanover Regional Medical Center – (30 miles) This hospital limits its services to specialties such as orthopedics, rehabilitation medicine, etc.
The Coastal Rehabilitation Hospital - Cardiac/pulmonary rehab facility |
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| Transportation |
| Wilmington International Airport (25 Miles. Myrtle Beach International (68 miles) |
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Facts about SOUTHPORT
- State: NC
- Environment: Coastal,Small Town,
- City Population: Less than 10,000
- Median age of Population: 45-64
- Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
- Median HH Income: 20,001-40,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
- Cost of Living Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
- Culture Index: 81-90 (low)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: Boomer1
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1. Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 3 votes cast)
2. Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
3. Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 2.7/5 ( 3 votes cast)
4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
5.Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
6. Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
7. Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 3.8/5 ( 4 votes cast)
8. Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
9. Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 3 votes cast)
10. Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 2.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
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