Port Arthur, TX

Port Arthur is a mid-size city in Texas with a population of 55,779. Residents earn $45,752 per year, which is 39% below the national average.

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

55,779 Population 738/sq mi density

$45,752 Median Income $25,593 per capita

$96,900 Home Value $124,353 Zillow

$996 Median Rent 34.3% income on rent

70°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr

625 Violent Crime/100K 2,184 property/100K

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Overall

2.6 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

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Economy

2.5 / 5.0

$45,752 median income, 4.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$96,900 home value, $996/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

625 violent crimes/100K (64% above avg)

Education

1.9 / 5.0

11.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Port Arthur, TX.

Name	Year	Description
Port arthur, TX	2014	Numerous rocket shaped objects sighted in the sky higher than cruising altitude of airliners.
Port arthur, TX	2011	Group of fast moving lights inthe night sky.