Electricity rates in Port Arthur, Texas
Port Arthur, TX ranks 1 of 108 Texas cities for the lowest median home value ($96,900). Port Arthur, Texas has 55,779 residents in 21,097 households; 56.7% heat with electricity.
Port Arthur on the map
Jefferson County, with Port Arthur marked
Housing and heating in Port Arthur
Port Arthur, TX: 15,034 of 25,417 homes were built before 1980 and 6,718 in 2000 or later. Port Arthur, TX has 17,428 detached houses, 5,459 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 395 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Port Arthur, TX
% of homes by decade built, Port Arthur, TX
- 4pre-40
- 440s
- 1550s
- 1960s
- 1770s
- 880s
- 690s
- 1300s
- 1310s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Port Arthur, TX
| Port Arthur, TX | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Arthur, TX, median year built | 1975 | 1976 | -1 years | 104 of 108 |
| Port Arthur, TX, built before 1980 | 59.1% | 56.2% | +3.0 points | 4 of 108 |
| Port Arthur, TX, built 2000 or later | 26.4% | 23.3% | +3.2 points | 79 of 108 |
| Port Arthur, TX, detached houses | 68.6% | 70.8% | -2.2 points | 54 of 108 |
| Port Arthur, TX, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 21.5% | 17.4% | +4.1 points | 41 of 108 |
| Port Arthur, TX, mobile homes | 1.6% | 3.7% | -2.2 points | 69 of 108 |
| Port Arthur, TX, renter households | 42.8% | 38.2% | +4.6 points | 39 of 108 |
| Port Arthur, TX, median home value | $96,900 | $159,600 | -$62,700 | 108 of 108 |
| Port Arthur, TX, median gross rent a month | $996 | $1,079 | -$83 | 96 of 108 |
| Port Arthur, TX, people per household | 2.61 | 2.55 | +0.06 | 66 of 108 |
Facts about Port Arthur
- Residents of Port Arthur, TX, ACS 2023
- 55,77964 of 108 Texas cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Port Arthur, TX
- $45,752106 of 108 of those cities
- Households in Port Arthur, TX
- 21,0972.64 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Port Arthur, TX
- 57.2%12,075 owners and 9,022 renter households
- Housing units in Port Arthur, TX
- 25,4174,320 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Port Arthur, TX
- 56.7%11,962 of 21,097 homes
- Land area of Port Arthur, TX
- 75.6 sq mi738.3 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Port Arthur, TX
- 3.9%at 1,096 kWh a month over the $45,752 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Port Arthur, TX
- 42NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 75.3 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Port Arthur, TX
- 197515,034 of 25,417 homes (59.1%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Port Arthur, TX
- $96,900$996 gross rent a month, 12.33% of value a year
Who lives in Port Arthur: income, cars, homes
In Port Arthur, TX, 2,450 households own no vehicle and 10,661 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Of 19,325 workers in Port Arthur, TX, 208 work from home, 17,191 drive alone, 123 ride transit and 152 walk. In Port Arthur, TX, 8,572 of 21,097 households earn under $35,000, 6,510 $35,000-$75,000, 4,356 $75,000-$150,000 and 1,659 $150,000 or more. 15,962 residents of Port Arthur, TX live below the poverty line, and the median age is 34.4. Port Arthur, TX homes: 12,763 have 3+ bedrooms, 3,508 none or one, median 5.1 rooms. In Port Arthur, TX, 4,488 of 7,803 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 7,706 households moved in since 2018 and 3,859 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace.
Household income in Port Arthur, TX
| Port Arthur, TX | Value | Rank in Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Port Arthur, TX, households under $35,000 | 40.6% | 3 of 108 |
| Port Arthur, TX, households $150,000 or more | 7.9% | 101 of 108 |
| Port Arthur, TX, residents below poverty | 29.1% | 3 of 108 |
| Port Arthur, TX, median age | 34.4 | 64 of 108 |
| Port Arthur, TX, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 50.2% | 98 of 108 |
| Port Arthur, TX, households without a vehicle | 11.6% | 1 of 108 |
| Port Arthur, TX, households with 2+ vehicles | 50.5% | 103 of 108 |
| Port Arthur, TX, workers at home | 1.1% | 108 of 108 |
| Port Arthur, TX, cost-burdened renters | 57.5% | 18 of 108 |
| Port Arthur, TX, moved in since 2018 | 36.5% | 74 of 108 |
| Port Arthur, TX, moved in before 2000 | 18.3% | 24 of 108 |
Cost of living with electricity in Port Arthur
Port Arthur, TX: 21,097 households at $1,768 a year per home for electricity (Jefferson County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $37.3 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,087 a year per household.
| Group in Port Arthur, TX | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Port Arthur, TX median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Arthur, TX, all households | 21,097 | $1,768 | $37.3 million | 3.86% |
| Port Arthur, TX, homeowners | 12,075 | $2,012 | $24.3 million | 4.40% |
| Port Arthur, TX, renters | 9,022 | $1,374 | $12.4 million | 3.00% |
Outage risk around Port Arthur
Port Arthur, TX, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 33 wind and 9 tornado, 75.3 per 100,000 residents of 55,779. Top gust near Port Arthur, TX: 96 knots, 110 mph. Damage near Port Arthur, TX: $3.4M.
Reports within 15 miles of Port Arthur, TX
wind and tornado reports, Port Arthur, TX
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| Port Arthur, TX | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Arthur, TX, 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Port Arthur, TX, 2017 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Port Arthur, TX, 2018 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Port Arthur, TX, 2019 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Port Arthur, TX, 2020 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Port Arthur, TX, 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Port Arthur, TX, 2022 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Port Arthur, TX, 2023 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| Port Arthur, TX, 2024 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| Port Arthur, TX, 2025 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Who supplies Port Arthur
Jefferson County lists 1 utility for Port Arthur, TX (55,779 residents): homes pay 13.66 cents per kWh, about $150 a month at 1,096 kWh, 3.9% of the $45,752 Port Arthur median income. Jefferson County page.
Analyst note on Port Arthur
Household income in Port Arthur, TX is $45,752; 12,075 of its 21,097 households own. Port Arthur, TX counts 55,779 residents in 21,097 households, on 75.6 square miles. 11,962 of the 21,097 occupied homes in Port Arthur, TX heat with electricity.
Port Arthur, TX has 25,417 housing units, 4,320 of them vacant or seasonal. Port Arthur, TX ranks 1 of 108 Texas cities for the fewest people working from home (1.1% of workers). Port Arthur, TX ranks 1 of 108 Texas cities for households without a vehicle (11.6%).
Port Arthur, TX ranks 3 of 108 Texas cities for the lowest median household income ($45,752).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Port Arthur
Compare Port Arthur with nearby cities
| City near Port Arthur, TX | Distance from Port Arthur | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Arthur, TX (this page) | 0 mi | 55,779 | $45,752 | 1975 | $96,900 | 42 | 1.1% |
| Beaumont, TX | 19.7 mi northwest | 113,710 (+57,931) | $57,530 (+$11,778) | 1978 (+3 yr) | $158,800 (+$61,900) | 62 (+20) | 4.1% (+3.0 pts) |
| Baytown, TX | 65.0 mi west | 84,538 (+28,759) | $61,699 (+$15,947) | 1981 (+6 yr) | $187,900 (+$91,000) | 49 (+7) | 4.9% (+3.8 pts) |
| La Porte, TX | 71.1 mi west | 36,077 (-19,702) | $81,801 (+$36,049) | 1983 (+8 yr) | $217,100 (+$120,200) | 92 (+50) | 7.5% (+6.4 pts) |
| Channelview, TX | 73.5 mi west | 43,536 (-12,243) | $65,775 (+$20,023) | 1988 (+13 yr) | $186,300 (+$89,400) | 73 (+31) | 5.3% (+4.3 pts) |
| Deer Park, TX | 74.7 mi west | 33,823 (-21,956) | $95,233 (+$49,481) | 1981 (+6 yr) | $238,900 (+$142,000) | 98 (+56) | 7.6% (+6.5 pts) |
ZIP codes in Port Arthur
| ZIP area touching Port Arthur, TX | Share of the ZIP's land inside Port Arthur | Share of Port Arthur's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 77640 (Port Arthur, TX) | 81.2% | 39.2% |
| 77655 (Port Arthur, TX) | 51.3% | 31.2% |
| 77642 (Port Arthur, TX) | 86.1% | 22.0% |
| 77630 (Port Arthur, TX) | 2.3% | 2.8% |
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Questions on Port Arthur
Port Arthur: what is the electricity rate?
Port Arthur, TX has no price of its own; its 55,779 residents are served by one of 1 utility, and a 1,096 kWh month costs $150.
Port Arthur: how does it rank among Texas cities?
Port Arthur, TX: rank 64 of 108 by its 55,779 residents, rank 106 of 108 by $45,752 median income.
Port Arthur: how many homes heat with electricity?
Port Arthur, TX: 11,962 of 21,097 occupied homes, 56.7%; Jefferson County 58.4%.
Port Arthur: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,096 kWh a month, 3.9% of the $45,752 median income in Port Arthur, TX.
Port Arthur: damaging storms reported nearby?
42 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Port Arthur, TX, 2015 to 2025, 75.3 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Port Arthur?
Port Arthur, TX: median home built 1975; 15,034 of 25,417 homes (59.1%) predate 1980, 17,428 are detached and 5,459 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Port Arthur, TX households have no car?
2,450 households; 10,661 have two or more.
How many people in Port Arthur, TX work from home?
208 of 19,325 workers.
How many households in Port Arthur, TX earn under $35,000?
8,572 of 21,097, against 1,659 at $150,000 or more.