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Port Arthur, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Cameron Parish County
Port Arthur, TX
At a Glance
How Port Arthur Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Port Arthur's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Port Arthur a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Port Arthur residents earn a median household income of $45,752 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,593. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 158 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Port Arthur is $96,900 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $124,353. Median rent is $996/month, with 34.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Port Arthur reports 625 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,184/100K. The murder rate is 16.3/100K.
Education
11.2% of adults in Port Arthur hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 77.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Port Arthur has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.