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Port acres, TX

Port acres, TX.

Population: 17,167 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Port acres, TX is $126,459 — down 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $125,000 after a median 103 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,398/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$126,459

Median home value

-0.1%

1-year change

103

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$126,459
1-year appreciation
-0.1%
3-year appreciation
-1.7%
5-year appreciation
+4.4%
10-year appreciation
+49.5%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$132,078
House Price Index (state)
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$125,000
Median list price
$140,000
Median price per sqft
$98
1-year sale-price change
-10.7%
Median days on market
103 days
Homes sold (recent period)
33
For-sale inventory
74
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
Active listings
50
1-year forecast
-2.0%
New listings (monthly)
14

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,398/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$970/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$980/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,200/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,570/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,880/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
TEKOA ACADEMY OF ACCELERATED STUDIES STEM SCHOOL, PORT ARTHUR ISD
Schools include
TEKOA ACADEMY OF ACCELERATED STUDIES, TEKOA ACADEMY OF ACCELERATED STUDIES, DEQUEEN EL, LINCOLN MIDDLE, PORT ARTHUR ALTERNATIVE CENTER

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, coldWave, iceStorm, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
B
Flood risk level
Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 96% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
16.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Star Lake Canal (6.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
61.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
54
Days with Good air quality
140
Days with Moderate air quality
216
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
154

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,685
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,972

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Big Thicket National Preserve (48 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
THE MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,012 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
45.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,309
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
73.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
102,401
Average weekly wage
$1,294
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
325

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Port acresState medianUS median
Median home value$126,459$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$125,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market103 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,398/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,309$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Port acres, TX?
$126,459.
What is the median sale price in Port acres, TX?
$125,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Port acres, TX?
Median days on market: 103 days.
What is typical rent in Port acres, TX?
Typical rent: $1,398/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Port acres, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, coldWave, iceStorm, strongWind.
Is Port acres, TX in a flood zone?
Moderate (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone B.
What is the wildfire risk in Port acres, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 96% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Port acres, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Port acres, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Port acres, TX?
6 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Port acres, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Port acres, TX?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Port acres, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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