Port Arthur, TX Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 24,713 housing units in Port Arthur.
This represents a 4% decline from 25,746 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 23,888 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 825 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Port Arthur is about 62.2%.
Port Arthur's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 11.6%.
Average household size is 2.61 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Port Arthur were built after 1959.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 3.50% |
| One Bedroom | 15.70% |
| Two Bedrooms | 37.50% |
| Three Bedrooms | 37.80% |
| Four Bedrooms | 4.80% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 0.70% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.69 |
| Median year structure was built | 1956 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $35,900 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $28,900 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
| Median year structure was built | 1969 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $296 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 0.90% |
| Home Equity Loan | 1.80% |
| Simple Mortgage | 34.80% |
| Debt Free | 62.50% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 14.2% |
