There are 20 assisted living facilities near Southport, Connecticut. The costs per day of assisted living in Connecticut range from $67 up to $307, with an average expenditure running about $176. The monthly cost averages around $5,289 and ranges between $2,000 and $9,200. On a yearly basis, the median cost is around $63,468, which is over the US average of $42,000.
Assisted living costs in Southport range from around $4,300 per month up to $10,800 per month, with a median cost of around $6,270 per month. This equates to an annual cost of around $75,240.
SeniorScore™ for Southport, Connecticut
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- Southport scores higher than the Connecticut average of 75.
- Southport scores significantly higher than the national average of 72.
- There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 6 hospitals within close range of the city, including St Vincent's Medical Center, Southwest Ct Mental Hlth Syst, and Bridgeport Hospital.
- There are 63 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Fairview Healthcare Center of Fairfield, Carolton Chronic and Conv Hosp,, and Maplewood Senior Living.
- There is a very high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a very high number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 80.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 327 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (32% of residents).
- There are 177 golf courses in or around the city, including H. Smith Richardson Golf Course, Patterson Club, and Country Club of Fairfield.
- There are 7 parks near the city center, including Sherwood Island State Park, Connecticut Audubon Society at Larsen Sanctuary, and Earthplace.
- There are 218 churches in or near the city, including Southport Congregational Chr, Trinity Episcopal Church, and St Anthony\'s Rc Church.
- There are 4 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 241 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 18 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 152 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 6.06% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.30% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.85%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Connecticut has an average state income tax of 3.20%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $266,450, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $197,656, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $92,243, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $75,240 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $162,973 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $18,720 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $54,637 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 9.03%, which is high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Southport receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Southport has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very poor air quality.
- This city has above average water quality.
- Southport has an average population density of 1,487.9 people per square mile.
- Residents of Southport have a very long daily commute time.
- The city has a low public transportation ridership.
- Southport has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has an average public school safety rating.
- This city has a very high graduation rate of 95.27%.
Southport is a municipality in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It is part of the Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk metro area. Though the city is home to just 4,306 people, the encompassing metropolitan area includes a total population of 751,636. The 55+ community currently constitutes around 32% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Southport is 80. The city has a median per capita income of $92,000. The average household income is $198,000 vs the average of $79,000 for the state of Connecticut. The current unemployment rate is roughly 9.03% and the average home price is $1,179,000, which is significantly higher than the state average of $456,000.
Southport has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The area receives high levels of rainfall annually. In relation to similarly-sized cities, Southport has very low air quality and above average water quality.