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Port Arthur, TX—77640

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$128,000
0.6% YoY Growth
Household Income
$50,800
44.3% YoY Growth
Days on Market
87
11.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
-2.7%
Median Rent
$1,350
18.6% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,600
12.0% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,250
25.5% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,350
18.6% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Port Arthur, TX

77642
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Port Arthur, TX

As of May '26, the median home price in Port Arthur, TX is $128,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.6%. This indicates that home prices in Port Arthur, TX are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -2.7%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$128,000-0.6%
Single Family $129,0000.0%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
    • N/A
    N/A
    2 Bed
    		N/AN/A
    3 Bed
    		$161,0003.2%
    4 Bed
    		N/AN/A
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    0.6%
    1 Bedroom
    6.9%
    2 Bedrooms
    35.6%
    3 Bedrooms
    47.2%
    4 Bedrooms
    8.7%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.1%

    Rental Trends — Port Arthur, TX

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Port Arthur, TX is $1,530, with a year-over-year rent change of 18.6%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Port Arthur, TX is 1-bedrooms: $1,400, 2-bedrooms: $1,720, 3-bedrooms: $1,400, 4-bedrooms: $2,750. The most common rental property sizes in Port Arthur, TX are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 42.1% and 36.0% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,350$1,530
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $1,600$1,400
    2 Bed Rent $1,250$1,720
    3 Bed Rent $1,350$1,400
    4 Bed Rent $2,000$2,750
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    0.8%
    1 Bedroom
    13.3%
    2 Bedrooms
    42.1%
    3 Bedrooms
    36.0%
    4 Bedrooms
    5.8%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.0%

    Property Listings — Port Arthur, TX

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Port Arthur, TX is 87. This is a increase of 11.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 27.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$154,00022.0%
    Listing Count
    		75-1.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.7%-1.0%
    Days on Market
    		8711.0%
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    Demographics — Port Arthur, TX

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Port Arthur, TX has a population of 17,500, which has increased by 10.7% over the past 5 years. Port Arthur, TX is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.8% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 12.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 0.7% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		17,50010.7%
    % Under 18
    		22.8%-4.6%
    % Seniors
    		17.0%13.3%
    % WFH
    		0.7%-41.7%
    % w/ College Degree
    		12.4%-10.8%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Port Arthur, TX is a predominantly black area, with 54.0% of the population identifying as black. The black population has shrunk by 14.0% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Port Arthur, TX is white, making up 22.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 11.0% of the population in Port Arthur, TX, and this percentage has increased by 20.9% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		22.1%12.8%
    % Black
    		54.0%-14.0%
    % Hispanic
    		21.0%57.9%
    % Asian
    		2.4%-25.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		11.0%20.9%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Port Arthur, TX

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 123 mortgage originations in Port Arthur, TX, of which 68.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 85.0%, with 46.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Port Arthur, TX. Investor activity is low, as 6.0% of loans were by investors. 4.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		123
    % Conventional Loans
    		68.0%
    % Government Loans
    		32.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		6.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		4.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Port Arthur, TX

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Port Arthur, TX under the Section 8 program is 29.8%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Port Arthur, TX, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		685
    Total Units Section 8
    		685
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		29.8%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		86.8%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$600$1,600$1,000
    2 Bedroom-$40$1,250$1,210
    3 Bedroom$240$1,350$1,590
    4 Bedroom-$180$2,000$1,820

    Affordability — Port Arthur, TX

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio2.5
    Median Home Price$128,000
    Median Household Income$50,800

    Port Arthur, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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