Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
16%
Port Arthur, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,106
Population
56,145
Renter Mix
44% Rent
Oil and scenic views define this seaport city
Coastal
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Beaches
•
Lake
Located along Sabine Lake off the Gulf Coast, Port Arthur is a historic city first established by the Atakapa Tribe. In modern times, Port Arthur is most notable for being a seaport and the home of the Motiva refinery, the largest oil refinery in North America. This seaport town is a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial developments. Restaurants and businesses line Twin City Highway and Highway 287 while the other parts of the city are made up of houses sitting on spacious lots and wide-open lands. Renters have a range of affordable apartments and single-family homes to choose from.
Outdoor adventure abounds in Port Arthur thanks to the lake and coast. Massive nature preserves like Big Hill Bayou Wildlife Management Area and Candy Cain Abshier Wildlife Area are just a couple nearby places where residents can partake in outdoor recreation. Golf courses and community parks provide laid-back fun within town while the Museum of the Gulf Coast, Pompeiian Villa, and the Texas Artists Museum are spots for indoor entrainment. Of course, the white-sand beaches of the Gulf Coast and the marinas and docks along Sabine Lake offer water-based adventures as well.
Explore the City
A row of bungalows, cottages, and colonial homes in Port Arthur.
A colorful sunset over Gulfgate Bridge exiting Port Arthur.
Neighborhoods in Port Arthur offer great access to both the coast and the amazing job market.
The Sabine Pass Causeway connecting Texas and Louisiana.
A large ship flowing through the channels of Port Arthur.
Take the kids and enjoy the amenities in Port Arthur's Rose Hill Park.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$47,348
Average: $63,143
Education
6,112
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
20,681
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Port Arthur has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
8%
Other Education
92%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Port Arthur, TX is $793 for a studio, $1,106 for one bedroom, $1,355 for two bedrooms, and $1,524 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Port Arthur has decreased by -7.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,106/month
689 Sq Ft
House
$2,201/month
1,359 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Port Arthur, TX is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-12
372 Students
Bob Hope School - Elementary Campus
Public
Grades PK-5
708 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
688 Students
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
643 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
535 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
465 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
372 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
837 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
837 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
619 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
526 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
372 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,140 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Sabine Pass Battleground State Historic Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Colleges
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.