Port Arthur, TX A-

Population: 55,757
Home Price: $80,200

Overview

Port Arthur is a midsize city in the state of Texas with a population of 55,757. Port Arthur has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

  • Area Size: Midsize City
  • Living Costs: Medium Cost
  • Employment: (F) Poor
  • Cultural Diversity: (A) Excellent
  • Residents: Families
  • School Rating: (D) Fair
  • Safety Rating: (D) Fair
  • Public Transport: (A) Excellent
  • Average Commute: 23.2 minutes
  • Walkability: (C) Average
  • Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
  • Shopping Mall: Yes
  • Near Beach or Lake: Yes
  • Near Mountains: -
  • Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Port Arthur, TX

Employment and Income Port Arthur Texas United States
Per Capita Income $22,557 $30,264 $32,693
Median Household Income $42,933 $64,807 $65,483
Unemployment Rate 8.5% 5.5% 5.7%
Poverty Rate 23.3% 12.7% 10.5%
Age Port Arthur Texas United States
Median Age 34.5 39.0 42.3


Gender Port Arthur Texas United States
Male 49.5% 50.0% 49.8%
Female 50.5% 50.0% 50.2%


Race Port Arthur Texas United States
White 35.5% 76.5% 80.3%
Black or African American 42.8% 6.3% 7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.9% 0.4% 2.7%
Asian 6.5% 1.3% 1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1% 0.0% 0.2%
Other Race 5.0% 5.3% 2.7%
Multiracial 9.1% 10.2% 5.2%
Housing Information Port Arthur Texas United States
Median Home Price $80,200 $166,364 $208,542
Median Monthly Rent $692 $797 $801
Family Households 36.6% 36.6% 48.6%
Nonfamily Households 36.0% 36.0% 26.2%
Homeowners 57.1% 74.1% 72.9%
Renters 42.9% 25.9% 27.1%
Education Port Arthur Texas United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent 10.7% 9.8% 7.5%
Some College, no Degree 36.6% 36.6% 34.0%
Associate's Degree 22.7% 22.2% 21.2%
Bachelor's Degree 7.3% 7.2% 9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree 7.5% 13.8% 15.0%
Proficiency Port Arthur Texas United States
Mathematics 45.9% 48.2% 46.8%
Reading/Language Arts 40.7% 45.2% 50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime Port Arthur Texas United States
Murder 16.3 2.8 3.0
Rape 52.6 43.3 38.0
Robbery 152.5 35.2 40.7
Assault 403.0 205.7 188.5


Property Crime Port Arthur Texas United States
Burglary 591.8 359.8 336.1
Theft 1374.3 1390.1 1913.7
Vehicle Theft 217.8 162.4 167.1
Arson 20.0 8.1 10.5

Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Port Arthur, TX

  • yogurt
  • gumbo
  • crawfish
  • hot wings
  • mexican food
  • beef
  • cooking
  • cajun
  • ice cream
  • barbecue
  • mexican
  • shrimp
  • sweet treats
  • chef
  • pizza
  • soulfood
  • homemade
  • restaurant
  • cornbread dressing
  • biscuits
  • video games
  • veteran texas longhorns
  • football
  • wrestling
  • teams
  • basketball
  • duke basketball
  • professional wrestling
  • softball
  • nfl
  • baseball
  • hoops
  • olympics
  • gaming
  • coaching
  • soccer
  • athlete
  • outdoors
  • nba
  • footy
  • inspired by
  • nft
  • local artists
  • artists
  • mural
  • museum
  • nature
  • visual
  • comics
  • creative writing
  • mythology
  • composition
  • drawing
  • creative
  • creations
  • artistic
  • commissions
  • animation
  • creativity
  • pfp
  • spending time
  • video games
  • veteran texas longhorns
  • anime
  • side hustle
  • fast cars
  • gamer aspiring
  • gaming
  • outdoors
  • memes
  • nerdy
  • warhammer
  • books
  • comics
  • woodworking
  • vacations
  • scifi
  • hunting
  • photography
  • #hookem #foodie #diningwithdoug #knowyourwhy
  • sports
  • tv
  • professional wrestling
  • programming
  • hip hop
  • comedy
  • gaming
  • booking
  • promotions
  • award winning
  • hospitality
  • gaming esports
  • commentary
  • upscale
  • films
  • communications
  • prowrestling
  • hiphoprap
  • producer
  • promos
  • sports
  • summer
  • picnic
  • wildlife
  • nature
  • space
  • lawn
  • barefoot
  • sand volleyball
  • facility
  • hunting
  • photography
  • mountain
  • pool
  • beach
  • winter
  • new arrivals
  • mall
  • walmart
  • flea market
  • merch
  • farmers market
  • shein
  • restaurant
  • bath body
  • restocking
  • amazon
  • cafe
  • malls
  • cart
  • bathing suits
  • shopped
  • bundles
  • gamestop
  • restock
  • bakery

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