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Port Arthur, Texas real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Port Arthur, TX (Jefferson County) — Census median home value $96,900, county listing prices up about 5.6% over the past year.
Port Arthur, TX is in Jefferson County, Texas — covering the whole local market here: 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's median home value at $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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Port Arthur market snapshot
Population
55,779
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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What are home values like in Port Arthur, TX?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Port Arthur's median home value at $96,900. Jefferson County's current median listing price runs $239,800, up about 5.6% over the past year.
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.
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