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Southern Shores, NC

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Population
3,110
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
20 ft
Median Home Value
$712,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$131,429
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Southern Shores in context.

OverallBest places in North CarolinaPopulation rankingHighest population places in North CarolinaNearest larger communityElizabeth City, North Carolina31 miles away · 19,622 residents.

About Southern Shores

Southern Shores is a town in Dare County, North Carolina, situated on the Outer Banks barrier peninsula. Bounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Currituck Sound to the west, the residential community of approximately 3,139 is known for its vacation properties. Public education is administered by the Dare County Schools system, with students attending Kitty Hawk Elementary and First Flight High schools.

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Low PopulationA+97.8ratingFewer Projected Mid-Century Days ≥95°FA96.6ratingWater Recreation AccessA95.0rating

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