Neighborhood in Port Arthur, Jefferson County

Living in West Port Arthur, Port Arthur

F

3rd of 3areas in Port Arthur
Overall score 4 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Port Arthur overall: F

West Port Arthur covers part of Port Arthur, TX, home to about 4,500 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 3 areas we score in Port Arthur. It does best on cost of living and worst on schools.

  • Jobs and income scores low (9 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (1 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store3.9 mi
Pharmacy3.4 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe1.3 mi
Restaurant0.7 mi
Gym4.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care3.9 mi
Childcare4.0 mi
Library4.3 mi

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

Population
4,550
Median rent
$1,110
Median home value
$109,000
Household income
$51,400
Average commute
21 min
Homes owned
69%
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What it's like to live in West Port Arthur

West Port Arthur is an area in Port Arthur with about 4,600 residents, homes built around 1967, mostly owner-occupied (69%) and 33% of households with children.

It grades F against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 3 areas in Port Arthur, which grades F overall.

Pros of living in West Port Arthur

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in West Port Arthur

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 3.9 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, tornadoes and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

West Port Arthur report card

Each grade compares West 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 $1,110, homes cost 2.1x income.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $51,400, 8.8% unemployed.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 60 of 100 on the state rating.

    1 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 D+

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 21 min, 3.4% work from home.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    10% have a bachelor’s degree.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    20% of adults uninsured.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    69% of homes owner-occupied.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    90% of homes have broadband.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

West Port Arthur compared with Port Arthur

Better than Port Arthur

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 69%11 points higher than Port Arthur (58%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 20%7 points lower than Port Arthur (27%)
  • Median household income: $51,40011% higher than Port Arthur ($46,354)

Worse than Port Arthur

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 68%10 points higher than Port Arthur (58%)
  • Median rent: $1,1109% higher than Port Arthur ($1,021)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 10%2 points lower than Port Arthur (13%)

Closest public schools

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

  • FPort Acres ElementaryElementary, Port Arthur ISD0.7 mi
  • FLincoln MiddleMiddle, Port Arthur ISD4.6 mi
  • DMemorial High SchoolHigh, Port Arthur ISD4.2 mi

Cost of living in West Port Arthur

Median rent in West Port Arthur is $1,110 a month, 9% higher than the Port Arthur median. A household would need about $44,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $109,000, about the same as the Port Arthur median, which means a monthly payment of about $790 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHerePort ArthurTexas
Median rent9% higher than Port Arthur$1,110$1,021$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Port Arthur$109,000$107,400$283,800
Home value to income8% lower than Port Arthur2.1x2.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent10 points higher than Port Arthur68%58%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them11 points higher than Port Arthur69%58%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Port Arthur13%16%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Port Arthur196719761992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$790
Mortgage payment
$597
Property tax
$193
Median rent, for comparison
$1,110

Based on a $109,000 home in West 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 income11% higher than Port Arthur$51,400$46,354$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Port Arthur8.8%8.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Port Arthur27%29%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points lower than Port Arthur10%13%34%
Average commute8% lower than Port Arthur21 min23 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Port Arthur3.4%1.0%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Port Arthur0%1.6%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet1 points higher than Port Arthur90%88%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • Coastal floodingHigh
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in West Port Arthur

Under 1821%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6434%
65 and over22%
Race and ethnicity
White35%
Hispanic or Latino25%
Black38%
Asian0.4%
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. 2D-North Port ArthurMedian rent $930

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. FNorth MarshallMarshall
  2. D-Central SlatonSlaton
  3. FSouth BaytownBaytown

Questions about West Port Arthur

Is West Port Arthur a good place to live?

West Port Arthur covers part of Port Arthur, TX, home to about 4,500 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 3 areas we score in Port Arthur. It does best on cost of living and worst on schools.

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

Median rent in West Port Arthur is $1,110 a month, 9% higher than the Port Arthur median. The median home is worth $109,000, about the same as the Port Arthur median. A median home costs 2.1x the median household income, compared with 2.3x across Port Arthur.

What schools serve West Port Arthur?

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

This area groups 5 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.