Apartments for rent in Port Arthur, TX

Port Arthur is a small city in Texas with slightly more than 55,000 residents. Families with young children will feel welcome, as kids under 5 account for an above-average 8% of the community. Overall, the city's population, at an average age of just over 35, is younger than most cities in Texas. Home ownership is more common than renting in the area, and 44% of residents rent. With a relatively low average rent of $726/month in the city, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Texas. Over the course of a year, renters in Port Arthur will save around $3,600 compared to the state average.

Port Arthur has an average commute time of about 25 minutes. Many residents (34%) commute to work by car, while public transit isn't used widely. A small percentage of residents commute to work on foot.

There are two primary industries in Port Arthur: construction and retail. Together, these industries account for 13% of the city's labor force. Port Arthur workers earn an average annual income of around $47K, less than the Texas average. Port Arthur's average income also trails the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average, Port Arthur has a relatively large percentage of residents over the age of 25 with a high school degree or equivalent (22%). Further, 7% have earned a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.