As of 2012, Port Arthur's population is 53,818 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -6.18 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Port Arthur is $75,100. Home appreciation the last year has been 1.24 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Port Arthur's cost of living is 22.30% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Port Arthur public schools spend $5,693 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 17 students per teacher in Port Arthur. --------------------The unemployment rate in Port Arthur is 10.80 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Port Arthur jobs have Increased by 0.23 percent.
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 | --------------------Average Commute time is 21 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Port Arthur's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes • Most Expensive Listing • Million Dollar Houses • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000 • Homes under $250,000 • Median Priced Homes |