At a Glance
Median Income
$81,917
$38,240 per capita
Home Value
$248,800
Zillow: $115,315
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
13.8% smoking rate
How Port O'Connor Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Port O'Connor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Port O'Connor a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Port O'Connor residents earn a median household income of $81,917 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,240. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 687 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Port O'Connor is $248,800 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $115,315. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
18.1% of adults in Port O'Connor hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Port O'Connor has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population698
Median Age65.4 yrs
Density175/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,917
Per Capita$38,240
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,127M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,611
Housing
A+
Home Value$248,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$115,315
Housing Units1,244
Rent Burden24.5%
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,452/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Rain43.1 in/yr
Elevation7 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 24%
Commute22 min
Broadband70.8%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Port O'Connor was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Victoria Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.