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Port arthur, TX

Port arthur, TX.

Population: 38,358 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Port arthur, TX is $126,874 — up 4.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $168,000 after a median 53 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,267/month. 16 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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$126,874

Median home value

+4.5%

1-year change

53

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$126,874
1-year appreciation
+4.5%
3-year appreciation
-1.3%
5-year appreciation
-3.8%
10-year appreciation
+35.2%
All-time peak (2022-02)
$132,204
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
$168,000
Median list price
$209,700
Median price per sqft
$106
1-year sale-price change
-1.2%
Median days on market
53 days
Homes sold (recent period)
33
For-sale inventory
48
Sale-to-list ratio
93.0%
Active listings
29
1-year forecast
-2.8%
New listings (monthly)
14

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,267/mo
1-year rent change
+13.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$860/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$860/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,060/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,390/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,660/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
16
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Charter schools
4
School districts serving the area
TEKOA ACADEMY OF ACCELERATED STUDIES STEM SCHOOL, BOB HOPE SCHOOL, PORT ARTHUR ISD
Schools include
TEKOA ACADEMY OF ACCELERATED STUDIES, BOB HOPE SCHOOL, BOB HOPE SCHOOL - EL CAMPUS, BOB HOPE H S, PORT ACRES EL

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
1
Nearest Superfund site
Star Lake Canal (1.9 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
11.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
26,065
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
27,036

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Big Thicket National Preserve (46 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Chesson Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
CHRISTUS SOUTHEAST TEXAS- ST ELIZABETH, BAPTIST BEAUMONT HOSPITAL, THE MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 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
1,976
Housing built before 1970
38.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,717
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
70.3%

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 arthurState medianUS median
Median home value$126,874$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$168,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market53 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,267/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,717$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 arthur, TX?
$126,874.
What is the median sale price in Port arthur, TX?
$168,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Port arthur, TX?
Median days on market: 53 days.
What is typical rent in Port arthur, TX?
Typical rent: $1,267/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Port arthur, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, coldWave, iceStorm, strongWind.
Is Port arthur, TX in a flood zone?
Moderate (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone B.
What is the wildfire risk in Port arthur, 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 arthur, 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 arthur, TX?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Star Lake Canal, 1.9 mi.
How many schools serve Port arthur, TX?
16 schools (9 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Port arthur, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 11.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Port arthur, TX?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Port arthur, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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