Port Neches, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Cameron Parish County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
13,627 Population 1,586/sq mi density
$84,335 Median Income $43,900 per capita
$231,000 Home Value $247,093 Zillow
$1,116 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature
251 Violent Crime/100K 678 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$84,335 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$231,000 home value, $1,116/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
251 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Port Neches, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$84,335
12% above
$43,900 per capita
Home Value
$231,000
18% below
Zillow: $247,093
Median Rent
$1,116/mo
4% below
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
251/100K
34% below
678/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.7%
15% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
61% above
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
6% above
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F

How Port Neches Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Port Neches's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
112%
Home Value
82%
Rent
96%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
85%
Unemployment
161%
Crime
66%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Port Neches a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Port Neches residents earn a median household income of $84,335 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,900. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% 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 Neches is $231,000 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,093. Median rent is $1,116/month, with 27.0% 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 Neches reports 251 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 678/100K.

Education

28.7% of adults in Port Neches hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Port Neches has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.

Data Overview

People

Population13,627
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density1,586/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born5.0%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$84,335
Per Capita$43,900
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$1,057M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,237

Housing

A+
Home Value$231,000
Rent$1,116
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$247,093
Housing Units5,626
Rent Burden27.0%

Crime

F
Violent251/100K
Property678/100K

Health

Obesity33.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,694/100K

Climate

Avg Temp70°F
Rain62.1 in/yr
AQI61 (Moderate)
Elevation8 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.7%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 93% / D 7%
Commute18 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Port Neches was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Jack Brooks Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.373 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.