Neighborhood in Port Arthur, Jefferson County

Living in Northwest Port Arthur, Port Arthur

D-

1st of 3areas in Port Arthur
Overall score 9 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Port Arthur overall: F

Northwest Port Arthur covers part of Port Arthur, TX, home to about 24,500 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 3 areas we score in Port Arthur. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

  • Jobs and income scores low (11 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (15 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy1.1 mi
Park0.8 mi
Cafe1.5 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym1.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.1 mi
Childcare1.3 mi
Library1.5 mi

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

Population
24,520
Median rent
$980
Median home value
$151,000
Household income
$55,000
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
51%
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What it's like to live in Northwest Port Arthur

Northwest Port Arthur is an area in Port Arthur with about 24,500 residents, homes built around 1985, a mix of owners and renters and 33% of households with children.

Our grade for Northwest Port Arthur is D-. That puts it 1st of 3 areas we grade in Port Arthur, a city that gets an F overall.

Pros of living in Northwest Port Arthur

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Northwest Port Arthur

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 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.

Northwest Port Arthur report card

Each grade compares Northwest 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 $980, homes cost 2.7x income.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $55,000, 7.5% unemployed.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 72 of 100 on the state rating.

    15 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-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C+

    Average commute 25 min, 1.1% work from home.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    17% have a bachelor’s degree.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    23% of adults uninsured.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    51% of homes owner-occupied.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    89% of homes have broadband.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

Northwest Port Arthur compared with Port Arthur

Better than Port Arthur

  • Median household income: $55,00019% higher than Port Arthur ($46,354)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 17%5 points higher than Port Arthur (13%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 23%4 points lower than Port Arthur (27%)

Worse than Port Arthur

  • Home value to income: 2.7x19% higher than Port Arthur (2.3x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 51%7 points lower than Port Arthur (58%)
  • Average commute: 25 min6% higher than Port Arthur (23 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • FStaff Sergeant Lucian Adams ElementaryElementary, Port Arthur ISD0.6 mi
  • BGroves MiddleMiddle, Port Neches-Groves ISD2.4 mi
  • DMemorial High SchoolHigh, Port Arthur ISD0.6 mi

Cost of living in Northwest Port Arthur

Median rent in Northwest Port Arthur is $980 a month, 4% lower than the Port Arthur median. A household would need about $39,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $151,000, 41% higher than the Port Arthur median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,036 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHerePort ArthurTexas
Median rent4% lower than Port Arthur$980$1,021$1,403
Median home value41% higher than Port Arthur$151,000$107,400$283,800
Home value to income19% higher than Port Arthur2.7x2.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points lower than Port Arthur55%58%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them7 points lower than Port Arthur51%58%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Port Arthur16%16%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Port Arthur198519761992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,036
Mortgage payment
$827
Property tax
$209
Median rent, for comparison
$980

Based on a $151,000 home in Northwest 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 income19% higher than Port Arthur$55,000$46,354$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Port Arthur7.5%8.4%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Port Arthur28%29%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points higher than Port Arthur17%13%34%
Average commute6% higher than Port Arthur25 min23 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Port Arthur1.1%1.0%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Port Arthur1.4%1.6%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Port Arthur89%88%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Northwest Port Arthur

Under 1826%
18 to 3423%
35 to 6435%
65 and over17%
Race and ethnicity
White20%
Hispanic or Latino23%
Black50%
Asian6.0%
Other or more than one race1.3%

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

Other neighborhoods in Port Arthur

  1. 2D-North Port ArthurMedian rent $930
  2. 3FWest Port ArthurMedian rent $1,110

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. FNorth MarshallMarshall
  2. D-Central GainesvilleGainesville
  3. D-Northeast KingsvilleKingsville

Questions about Northwest Port Arthur

Is Northwest Port Arthur a good place to live?

Northwest Port Arthur covers part of Port Arthur, TX, home to about 24,500 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st 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 Northwest Port Arthur?

Renters in Northwest Port Arthur pay a median of $980 a month, 4% lower than the Port Arthur median. The median home is worth $151,000, 41% higher than the Port Arthur median. A median home costs 2.7x the median household income, compared with 2.3x across Port Arthur.

What schools serve Northwest Port Arthur?

The closest rated public schools are Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary (elementary, rated F), Groves Middle (middle, rated B) and Memorial High School (high, rated D). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 22 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.