Port Neches, TX 77651 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Port Neches, TX—77651

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$234,000

2.8% YoY Growth

Household Income

$84,300

28.5% YoY Growth

Days on Market

25.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

-1.5%

Median Rent

$1,350

13.5% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$675

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$1,100

0.8% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,450

12.4% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Port Neches, TX

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Port Neches, TX is $234,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.8%. This indicates that home prices in Port Neches, TX are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -1.5%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$234,000	2.8%
Single Family	$235,000	2.6%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Port Neches, TX

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Port Neches, TX is $1,410, with a year-over-year rent change of -13.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Port Neches, TX is 1-bedrooms: $800, 2-bedrooms: $1,250, 3-bedrooms: $1,560, 4-bedrooms: $2,300. The most common rental property sizes in Port Neches, TX are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 52.9% and 22.2% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,350	$1,410
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$675	$800
2 Bed Rent	$1,100	$1,250
3 Bed Rent	$1,450	$1,560
4 Bed Rent	$2,300	$2,300

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

2.7%

1 Bedroom

18.1%

2 Bedrooms

52.9%

3 Bedrooms

22.2%

4 Bedrooms

4.2%

Property Listings — Port Neches, TX

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Port Neches, TX is 53. This is a decrease of -11.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 31.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$272,000	2.0%
Listing Count	61	-5.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.6%	-5.0%
Days on Market	39	-25.0%

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Demographics — Port Neches, TX

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Port Neches, TX has a population of 13,600, which has increased by 6.0% over the past 5 years. Port Neches, TX is a popular place for families, as children make up 26.3% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 28.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 3.9% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	13,600	6.0%
% Under 18	26.3%	14.3%
% Seniors	17.4%	0.6%
% WFH	3.9%	18.2%
% w/ College Degree	28.7%	18.1%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Port Neches, TX is a predominantly white area, with 83.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 10.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Port Neches, TX is hispanic, making up 9.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 5.0% of the population in Port Neches, TX, and this percentage has decreased by 13.8% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	83.9%	10.2%
% Black	0.9%	-69.0%
% Hispanic	9.1%	-30.5%
% Asian	2.6%	-33.3%
% Foreign Born	5.0%	-13.8%

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Mortgage and Risk — Port Neches, TX

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 242 mortgage originations in Port Neches, TX, of which 80.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 73.0%, with 32.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Port Neches, TX. Investor activity is low, as 5.0% of loans were by investors. 6.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	242
% Conventional Loans	80.0%
% Government Loans	20.0%
% Investor Loans	5.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	6.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Port Neches, TX

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Port Neches, TX under the Section 8 program is 2.9%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Port Neches, TX, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	58
Total Units Section 8	58
% Rentals under Section 8	2.9%
% Occupied Section 8	89.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$305	$675	$980
2 Bedroom	$90	$1,100	$1,190
3 Bedroom	$110	$1,450	$1,560
4 Bedroom	-$510	$2,300	$1,790

Port Neches, TX—77651

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Port Neches, TX

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Port Neches, TX

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Port Neches, TX

Demographics — Port Neches, TX

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Port Neches, TX

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Port Neches, TX

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Port Neches, TX

Home Price to Income Ratio

Port Neches, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2.6
Median Home Price	$234,000
Median Household Income	$84,300

Port Neches, TX—77651

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Port Neches, TX

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Port Neches, TX

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Port Neches, TX

Demographics — Port Neches, TX

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Port Neches, TX

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Port Neches, TX

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Port Neches, TX

Home Price to Income Ratio

Port Neches, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Groves, TX

Port Arthur, TX

Nederland, TX

Port Arthur, TX

Orangefield, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

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