Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Port Arthur

Affordability in Port Arthur, TX

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Port Arthur is $1,021 and the median household income is $46,354 annually, with renters making up 42% of households. Port Arthur has 11 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties offering 2,016 total units, providing an important source of below-market housing for the community.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Port Arthur Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 720 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and definitions.

Getting Around Port Arthur

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Port Arthur scores an 11 out of 100 (Car-Dependent), with a Bike Score of 33. No Transit Score is available. Most errands and trips are likely to require a personal vehicle.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 20 public schools across 3 districts serve Port Arthur, including 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Living in Port Arthur, TX

The median household income in Port Arthur is $46,354 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. Income-based housing programs in the city are designed to serve renters whose costs would otherwise strain that budget.

The citywide median rent is $1,021 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. Rent at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties is typically capped well below market rate, based on a percentage of the area median income (AMI).

• Median household income: $46,354/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,021/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 42% of Port Arthur residents rent their home (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Affordable units available: 2,016 income-based units across 11 HUD-assisted properties in Port Arthur

Environment and Flood Risk

Of the 11 HUD-assisted properties tracked in Port Arthur, none are mapped in a FEMA flood zone and none are flagged as high-risk based on available flood data. That said, Port Arthur sits along the Gulf Coast and renters may want to review current FEMA flood maps independently before signing a lease.