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Port Arthur, Texas · ZIP 77640

Port Arthur — ZIP 77640

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Port Arthur (77640) scores 60/100 — Fair for Port Arthur. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. Among the most affordable markets in the state. The typical home value here is $127K.

60OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share31%
Property crime share69%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index54/100
Avg math proficiency17%
Avg reading proficiency41%
Schools nearby5

Among the most affordable markets in the state.

Affordability index85/100
Typical home value$127K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$127K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

5,358

Violent Crime

1,243

Property Crime

4,115

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Jefferson County, Texas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
TEKOA ACADEMY OF ACCELERATED STUDIES09–1252
25%
65%
DEQUEEN EL03–05232
22%
22%
LINCOLN MIDDLE06–08619
15%
32%
TEKOA ACADEMY OF ACCELERATED STUDIES06–0846
5%
45%
WASHINGTON ELPK–02223Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

17,480

Median Income

$51K

Homeownership

67%

Median Age

39.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 77640 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 77640 has a school score of 54/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 77640 is approximately $127K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 77640 in Port Arthur has an overall NeighborScore of 60/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.