Introduction


  
  Community Information

Population

Total Population 55,424
Population Density 668 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 29,136
Male Population 26,288
Median Age 34.71 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 67%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College LAMAR STATE COLL-PORT ARTHUR
Distance to LAMAR STATE COLL-PORT ARTHUR 1 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College LAMAR UNIVERSITY
Distance to LAMAR UNIVERSITY 14 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 21,175
Family Households 13,306
Average Family Size 3.46
Average Household Income $40,583
Median Household Income $31,201
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 67%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 1.95
Total Crime Risk (County) 1.86
Personal Crime Risk (County) 1.92
Murder Risk (County) 1.39
Rape Risk (County) 2.69
Robbery Risk 1.80
Assault Risk (County) 1.57
Property Risk (County) 1.65
Burglary Risk (County) 2.03
Larceny Risk (County) 1.77
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 0.98

Environment

Average July High Temperature 91.6° F
Average January Low Temperature 42.9° F
Annual Precipitation 59.89 inches
Air Pollution Index 87% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 8.25%
Nearest Airport SOUTHEAST TEXAS REGIONAL
Distance to SOUTHEAST TEXAS REGIONAL 7 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team HOUSTON DYNAMO
Distance to HOUSTON DYNAMO 85 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
WHEATLEY SCHOOL OF EARLY EDUCATIONSPECIAL EDUCATION800 53RD ST, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640
STEPHEN F AUSTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 82441 61ST ST, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640
EDISON MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 83501 12TH ST, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642
MEMORIAL NINTH GRADE CENTER7 - 91023 ABE LINCOLN AVE, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640
MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL10 - 122200 JEFFERSON DR, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642
STILWELL TECHNICAL CENTERVOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL4801 9TH AVE, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642
TAFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 32500 TAFT AVE, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642
SAM HOUSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 53245 36TH ST, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642
TYRRELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 54401 FERNDALE DR, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 51300 TEXAS AVE, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640
DEQUEEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5740 DEQUEEN BLVD, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640
DOWLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 56301 PAT AVE, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640
LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 53939 DELAWARE DR, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642
TRAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 51115 LAKEVIEW AVE, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642
FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 61001 10TH ST, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640
SISTER THEA BOWMAN ACADEMYK - 83617 GULFWAY DR, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642
ST CATHERINE OF SIENA SCHOOLK - 83840 WOODROW DR, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642
TEKOA ACADEMY - PORT ARTHURK - 8326 THOMAS BLVD, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640
HUGHEN SCHOOLK - 122849 9TH AVE, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642
UNITED CHRISTIAN ACADEMYK - 122700 25TH ST, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSCAPITAL ONE BANK441 AUSTIN AVE # A PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640
BANKSL & J AUTO1529 GULFWAY DR PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640
BANKSWACHOVIA BANK10607 HIGHWAY 69 PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640
BANKSCHASE3723 GULFWAY DR PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642
BANKSCOMMUNITY BANK & TRUST3810 HIGHWAY 365 PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642
BANKSCOMMUNITY BANK OF TEXAS2901 TURTLE CREEK DR # 100 PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642
BANKSCOMMUNITY BANK OF TEXAS4749 N TWIN CITY HWY PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642
BANKSGUARANTY BANK8150 MEMORIAL BLVD PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642
BANKSTEXAS STATE BANK32 CENTRAL MALL DR PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642
BANKSTEXAS STATE BANK3549 N TWIN CITY HWY PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642
BANKSTEXAS STATE BANK3810 HIGHWAY 365 PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642
BANKSWACHOVIA BANK3400 HIGHWAY 365 PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642
BANKSWOODFOREST NATIONAL BANK4999 N TWIN CITY HWY PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642
JUNIOR COLLEGELAMAR STATE COLL-PORT ARTHURPO BOX 310 PORT ARTHUR, TX 77641
GOLFPALMS GOLF CRSE AT PLEASURE IS1901 T B ELLISON PKWY PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640
GOLFBABE ZAHARIAS GOLF COURSE3500 JIMMY JOHNSON BLVD PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642
GOLFSTARLITE GOLF CO3100 HIGHWAY 365 PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642
HOSPITALSCHRISTUS HOSPITAL ST MARY3600 GATES BLVD PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642
HOSPITALSCHRISTUS OUTPATIENT CTR3701 HIGHWAY 73 PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642
HOSPITALSDUBUIS HOSPITAL OF PORT ARTHUR3600 GATES BLVD # 3 PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642
HOSPITALSFAMILY BIRTH CTR3600 GATES BLVD PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642
ART AND MUSEUMSMUSEUM OF THE GULF COAST700 PROCTER ST PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640
ART AND MUSEUMSPOMPEIIAN VILLA1953 LAKESHORE DR PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640
ART AND MUSEUMSTEXAS ARTISTS MUSEUM3501 CULTURAL CENTER DR PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
77640100$81,575$113,607
77642320$79,800$106,563
Displaying 1-10 of 37 in $5-200k range
 5212 13th
 Port Arthur, TX 77642
 5 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$200,000

 4545 Griffing Drive
 Port Arthur, TX 77642
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$179,900

 2630 Rosedale
 Port Arthur, TX 77642
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$169,000

 2446 Evergreen
 Port Arthur, TX 77642
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$168,000

 4501 Griffing Drive
 Port Arthur, TX 77642
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$160,000

 3475 Lake Arthur Drive
 Port Arthur, TX 77642
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$152,000

 3645 Lake Arthur Dr.
 Port Arthur, TX 77642
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$149,000

 4510 Evergreen
 Port Arthur, TX 77642
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$148,000

 4220 Sequoia
 Port Arthur, TX 77642
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$139,999

 4501 Alamosa
 Port Arthur, TX 77642
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$135,000
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