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Walking distance to recreation by Lake Michigan
Located between downtown Kenosha and the city’s lakefront sand dunes, Southport is a predominantly residential community where residents can easily stroll to a quiet sand-and-stone beach along Lake Michigan. While the neighborhood’s namesake park is relatively small compared to the rest of the city's lakefront amenities, Kenosha’s small-city feel makes all the rest feel close to home. “The lake in Kenosha is amazing,” says Lou Ann Pitts, a Realtor with Bear Realty. “There are 7 miles of bike trails, and the beaches have free admission and parking.”
Southport is located south of downtown Kenosha with wonderful views of Lake Michigan.
Southport Park is a great place to talk your dogs for a walk in Southport.
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Southport Park and the historic Beach House
Southport Park and Lake Michigan serve as the neighborhood’s eastern border. One of the park’s centerpieces is the 1930s building on the lakefront at the end of the loop on 3rd Avenue. The Southport Beach House was built as part of a New Deal program during the Great Depression. Construction costs were cut as it was built using materials from condemned buildings. It’s on the National Register of Historic Places. The park also has a bike, walking path, play area and beach access. However, the beaches are not staffed with lifeguards. South along the shore is the Kenosha Sand Dunes, the northern part of the Chiwaukee Prairie Natural Area, open throughout the year with trails and bird-watching opportunities. Kenosha’s wastewater treatment facility is between Southport Park and the Kenosha Dunes. In the past 5 to 10 years, the facility has been recognized for improving its treatment after residents complained of odors.
Southport Park's beach house is directly on the coast of Lake Michigan in Southport.
Southport residents can always take a nice walk along Lake Michigan.
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Solidly built homes in Southport
The houses in Southport point to a time in Kenosha’s past. “Kenosha used to be a big manufacturing city with auto plants. There are some blocks where the houses were built for the auto workers, especially the ranch homes with the detached garages,” Pitts says. But there are also 1920s bungalows and Cape Cods. Prices range from $200,000 to $400,000. The houses also come from a time when they were solidly built. “I was in a house recently built in the 1950s that had a concrete wall when it’s usually built with block,” she adds. Some homes are showing their age and are going through renovations in Southport. Houses along 2nd Avenue with a view of the lake are priced between $400,000 and $800,000. The neighborhood is rated a 2 on the CAP crime score index, lower than the 4 national average.
Southport feature many cape cod and bungalow style homes.
Southport is a wonderful place to be in the fall when leaves change colors along the lake.
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Southport Elementary School
The Kenosha Unified School District recently went through the process of closing down several schools to cut costs. Southport Elementary, located in the neighborhood, was not one of those. The school gets a C-plus rating on Niche and has a student-teacher ratio of 13-to-1. Before the 2024-25 school year, students would have attended Lincoln Middle, but that was shut down, and now public school students go to Lance Middle, which is also rated a C-plus. Tremper High School gets a B-minus. The school has a long-standing athletic rivalry with Bradford High School. The two schools have met since the 1960s and are only 4 miles apart.
Southport Elementary is a public school in Southport.
Lance Middle School gets its namesake from Gilbert Lance and is located near Southport.
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A Philly cheesesteak in Kenosha
Hundreds of miles west of the place that made cheesesteaks famous is a restaurant specializing in the Philadelphia sandwich in the state where cheese is king. Baba’s Standing Room Only also serves hot dogs and hamburgers. More restaurant options are in downtown Kenosha, a couple of miles to the north. Frank’s Diner has been around since 1926, making it the longest-running diner in the United States. It’s hard to miss on 58th Street since it’s in a former railcar. Food Network featured it on an episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Festival Foods and Piggly Wiggly are within a 3-mile drive for groceries.
Frank's Diner is a great place to grab breakfast near Southport.
Frank's Diner is located inside an old train car near Southport.
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Kenosha is the northernmost stop on the Union Pacific North line
Some people live in Kenosha and work in downtown Chicago. Commuters can ride the Metra rail into the northern suburbs and the Ogilvie Transportation Center. The Blue Line of the Kenosha Area Transit bus system stops on 75th Street. The nearest medical center is Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital, about 6 miles to the west.
Southport residents can take advantage of the Kenosha Metra Station.
Southport homes are decorated with festive items that give it a wonderful seasonal charm.
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Parks in this Area
Lincoln Park
Streeter Park
Eichelman Park
Bain Park
Southport Park
Anderson Park
Baker Park Playground
Kenosha Sand Dunes
Transit
Airport
General Mitchell International
47 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Southport
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southport, Kenosha sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Southport, Kenosha over the last 12 months is $297,237, consistent with the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
856
Median Age
45
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$82,904
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$90,405
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.1%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
41.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.1%
% Population in Labor Force
60.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
79°F
Annual Snowfall
25''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
52/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
48/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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