Livability Score

61
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Entertainment (5) F
Port Arthur Water Park
Water Park
Museum of the Gulf Coast
Museum
Memorial Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (14) F
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Saint Joseph’s Hall
Community Centre
Groceries (6) F
H-E-B
Grocery Store
Nick's Grocery
Grocery Store
H-E-B
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Market Basket
Grocery Store
Parks (30) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Blue Bonnet Park
Park
Roosevelt Park
Park
Montgomery Park
Park
Lions Park
Park
Carl A Parker Multipurpose Center
Park
West Side Swimming Pool
Park
De Queen Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Westside Park
Park
Washington Park
Park
Civic Park
Park
Texaco Lease Park
Park
Hughen Park
Park
Rose Hill Park Playground
Playground
Rose Hill Park
Park
Logan Park
Park
Pioneer Park
Park
Lakefront Park
Park
Gates Park
Park
Riverfront Park
Park
Cecil Reynolds Park
Park
Griffing Park
Park
London Bridge Park
Park
Adams Park
Park
Shops (26) F
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
M & D Grocery
Convenience Store
Fast Lane
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Port Arthur.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.3%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Port Arthur is 86/100 - which is 7% lower than Texas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime F

Port Arthur crime rates are 2,549 per 100k, which is 7% lower than Texas
Property Crime
1,803 crimes per 100k
C
Violent Crime
746 crimes per 100k
F
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employment F

The median income in Port Arthur is $37,794 - which is 31% lower than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$37,794
F
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
F
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (10)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Port Arthur Fire Department - Chief
Fire Station
Port Arthur Police Department - Investigations
Police
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Police
CHRISTUS Southeast Texas - Saint Mary
Hospital
Port Arthur Fire Station
Fire Station
Twin City Dental PA
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
C-
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housing A+

Port Arthur home prices are $68,700 - which is 52% lower than Texas
Home Price
$68,700
F
Home Appreciation Rate
6%
B
Home Affordability
1.8x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools D-

The Port Arthur graduation rate is 69% - which is 11% lower than Texas
School Test Scores
45%
F
High School Grad. Rates
69%
F
Elementary Schools (21) F
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies
Performing Arts School Of Technology
Dequeen El
Washington El
Lincoln Middle
Jefferson Middle
Bob Hope School
Houston El
Lee El
Tyrrell El
Bob Hope School - El Campus
St Catherine Of Siena School
Port Arthur Alternative Center
Travis El
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El
High Schools (6) F
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies
Bob Hope School
Stilwell Tech Ctr/Cate
Port Arthur Alternative Center
Memorial H S
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ratings B+

Port Arthur has an overall rating of 76% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
A
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes
C+
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Surprised by all that Port Arthur, TX has to Offer 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 21, 2011) Located right near the Gulf Coast, Port Arthur, while not the biggest city in the great state of Texas, does have a lot to offer. We visited in the summer of 2008 to spend time with family, and were surprised by the city. We stayed at a Hampton Inn, which was very nice and reason ...Read More ably priced. Most of the restaurants in the area were chain establishments, although when we visited the La Hacienda Mexican restaurant we were very surprised by the authentic tasting Mexican food as well as the delicious margaritas.

Everyone in the town of Port Arthur was very friendly, and the city was clean. There were a lot of little shops here and there, most of them selling touristy items, such as figurines made of shells, but others were more for local shoppers. One of the best experienced we had while there was visiting The Palms at Pleasure Island, which was a lot of fun for an adult crowd. The Museum of the Gulf Coast was also quite a treat, and provided more information and history than I expected, it was also very well organized and clean, and a great way to spend a few hours in the afternoon. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Port Arthur? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Blue Bonnet Park
      Roosevelt Park
      Montgomery Park
      Lions Park
      Carl A Parker Multipurpose Center
      West Side Swimming Pool
      De Queen Park

      Entertainment

      Port Arthur Water Park
      Museum of the Gulf Coast
      Memorial Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Jack in the Box
      Arby's
      McDonald's
      Whataburger

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Port Arthur? Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Port Arthur.
      Drive to Work
      88%

      12% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Port Arthur a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      CHRISTUS Southeast Texas - Saint Mary
      The Medical Center of Southeast Texas

      Pharmacies

      H-E-B Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors