Neighborhood in Port Arthur, Jefferson County

Living in North Port Arthur, Port Arthur

D-

2nd of 3areas in Port Arthur
Overall score 9 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Port Arthur overall: F

North Port Arthur covers part of Port Arthur, TX, home to about 25,000 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in Port Arthur. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

  • Affordable
  • Jobs and income scores low (7 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (7 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.7 mi
Cafe1.0 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library1.6 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
24,970
Median rent
$930
Median home value
$100,000
Household income
$47,200
Average commute
24 min
Homes owned
62%
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What it's like to live in North Port Arthur

North Port Arthur is an area in Port Arthur with about 25,000 residents, homes built around 1975, a mix of owners and renters and 41% of households with children.

It grades D- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 3 areas in Port Arthur, which grades F overall.

Pros of living in North Port Arthur

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in North Port Arthur

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

North Port Arthur report card

Each grade compares North Port Arthur with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B+

    Median rent $930, homes cost 2.1x income.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $47,200, 9.4% unemployed.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 68 of 100 on the state rating.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 596 violent crimes per 100k, 1,333 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 24 min, 0.6% work from home.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    7.7% have a bachelor’s degree.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    32% of adults uninsured.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    62% of homes owner-occupied.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    88% of homes have broadband.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

North Port Arthur compared with Port Arthur

Better than Port Arthur

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 62%4 points higher than Port Arthur (58%)
  • Median rent: $9309% lower than Port Arthur ($1,021)
  • Home value to income: 2.1x8% lower than Port Arthur (2.3x)

Worse than Port Arthur

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 7.7%5 points lower than Port Arthur (13%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 32%5 points higher than Port Arthur (27%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 62%4 points higher than Port Arthur (58%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • DTravis ElementaryElementary, Port Arthur ISD0.4 mi
  • CJefferson MiddleMiddle, Port Arthur ISD0.2 mi
  • DMemorial High SchoolHigh, Port Arthur ISD3.7 mi

Cost of living in North Port Arthur

Median rent in North Port Arthur is $930 a month, 9% lower than the Port Arthur median. A household would need about $37,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $100,000, 7% lower than the Port Arthur median, which means a monthly payment of about $691 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHerePort ArthurTexas
Median rent9% lower than Port Arthur$930$1,021$1,403
Median home value7% lower than Port Arthur$100,000$107,400$283,800
Home value to income8% lower than Port Arthur2.1x2.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points higher than Port Arthur62%58%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them4 points higher than Port Arthur62%58%63%
Vacant homes1 points lower than Port Arthur14%16%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Port Arthur197519761992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$691
Mortgage payment
$547
Property tax
$144
Median rent, for comparison
$930

Based on a $100,000 home in North Port Arthur, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHerePort ArthurTexas
Median household incomeAbout the same as Port Arthur$47,200$46,354$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points higher than Port Arthur9.4%8.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points higher than Port Arthur31%29%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points lower than Port Arthur7.7%13%34%
Average commute4% higher than Port Arthur24 min23 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Port Arthur0.6%1.0%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Port Arthur1.5%1.6%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Port Arthur88%88%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingLow
  • Coastal floodingLow
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in North Port Arthur

Under 1831%
18 to 3421%
35 to 6436%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White6.1%
Hispanic or Latino54%
Black35%
Asian3.6%
Other or more than one race1.5%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Port Arthur

  1. 1D-Northwest Port ArthurMedian rent $980
  2. 3FWest Port ArthurMedian rent $1,110

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D-South San AntonioSan Antonio
  2. D-Pine CrestBeaumont
  3. D-Northeast KingsvilleKingsville

Questions about North Port Arthur

Is North Port Arthur a good place to live?

North Port Arthur covers part of Port Arthur, TX, home to about 25,000 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in Port Arthur. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in North Port Arthur?

Median rent in North Port Arthur is $930 a month, 9% lower than the Port Arthur median. The median home is worth $100,000, 7% lower than the Port Arthur median. A median home costs 2.1x the median household income, compared with 2.3x across Port Arthur.

What schools serve North Port Arthur?

The closest rated public schools are Travis Elementary (elementary, rated D), Jefferson Middle (middle, rated C) and Memorial High School (high, rated D). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 25 Census block groups in this part of Port Arthur that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.