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Port Arthur, Texas houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Port Arthur, TX (Jefferson County) — Census median home value $96,900, county listing prices up about 5.6% over the past year. Market data for Port Arthur houses and the broader area.
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Port Arthur, TX is in Jefferson County, Texas — this guide covers houses in Port Arthur and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 55,779, with a median household income of $45,752. Census data puts Port Arthur houses at a median value of $96,900 (all owner-occupied homes); Jefferson County's current median listing price runs $239,800, up about 5.6% over the past year.
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Market overview
Port Arthur housing market
Port Arthur is in Jefferson County, Texas. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Port Arthur and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$96,900
Population (Census ACS)
55,779
Median household income
$45,752
County price trend (2025)
1.91% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Port Arthur market snapshot
Population
55,779
County
Jefferson County
Median Household Income
$45,752
Median Home Value (city)
$96,900
Median Listing Price (Jefferson County)
$239,800
Median Gross Rent
$996/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+5.6%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Port Arthur's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $96,900. Separately, Jefferson County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $239,800. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Jefferson County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.91% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Port Arthur has an estimated population of 55,779 and a median household income of $45,752, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Port Arthur's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.1x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 26% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Jefferson County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Port Arthur.
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Nearby communities include Groves, Port Neches, Nederland, Beauxart Gardens, Central Gardens, Taylor Landing, Beaumont, Fannett, Hamshire, China, Bevil Oaks, Nome.
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Bevil Oaks market data
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Census & home facts
Port Arthur data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
55,779
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$96,900
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$45,752
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$996
County FHFA annual change (2025)
1.91%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$239,800
Census place type
city
County
Jefferson County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
75.55 sq mi
Census GEOID
4858820
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Port Arthur
Schools
BEAUMONT ISD — 29 schools, 16,730 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Jefferson addresses may be served by BEAUMONT ISD, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Port Arthur FAQ
What are houses worth in Port Arthur, TX?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Port Arthur at $96,900. Jefferson County's current median listing price runs $239,800, up about 5.6% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Port Arthur, TX?
For owner-occupied houses in Port Arthur, Census ACS data shows a median value of $96,900. Active listing prices in Jefferson County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Port Arthur, TX?
Port Arthur houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Jefferson County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Port Arthur, TX?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Port Arthur's population at approximately 55,779.
What's the median rent in Port Arthur, TX?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Port Arthur at approximately $996 per month.
What is the median household income in Port Arthur, TX?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Port Arthur at approximately $45,752.
Is the Port Arthur housing market growing?
Jefferson County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.91% annual change in 2025.
Is Port Arthur, TX affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Port Arthur's median home value at about 2.1 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 26% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Port Arthur, TX?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest BEAUMONT ISD for many Port Arthur addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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