Apartments for rent in Port Neches, TX

The small city of Port Neches, Texas is home to slightly less than 13,000 residents. At an average age of just under 41, the city's population skews older than most cities in Texas. Just 25% of residents rent in Port Neches, as home ownership is common in the area. Renters in the city benefit from a relatively low average rent of $893/month, which is $135/month less than the state average.

Many Port Neches residents work in one of four industries: retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and education. Combined, these industries make up 24% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 8% of the city's population works in sales, which ranks as the top career path in the city. With an average annual income of around $78,000, Port Neches workers bring in about $5,000 more than the average Texas resident. Port Neches's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345). Port Neches has a high concentration of residents over the age of 25 who possess an Associate's degree (8%) compared to the national average (5%). Additionally, 11% have a Bachelor's degree and 4% possess a Master's or Doctoral degree.

With an average commute time of about 18 minutes, faster than most cities in Texas, Port Neches residents know that it isn't overly time-consuming to get to work. Driving a car or truck is the most common mode of getting to work, selected by 47% of workers, while public transit isn't used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.