Port Arthur, Texas · ZIP 77642

Port Arthur — ZIP 77642

Port Arthur (77642) scores 61/100 — Fair for Port Arthur. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $130K.

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 index57/100

Avg math proficiency28%

Avg reading proficiency38%

Schools nearby13

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index78/100

Typical home value$130K

Median rent$1,319/mo

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

$130K

Median Rent

$1,319/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 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
BOB HOPE SCHOOL - EL CAMPUS	PK–05	650	57%	59%
BOB HOPE SCHOOL	06–08	473	47%	53%
HOUSTON EL	PK–05	689	37%	44%
LAKEVIEW EL	PK–05	535	32%	29%
STAFF SERGEANT LUCIAN ADAMS EL	PK–05	644	27%	34%
PORT ACRES EL	PK–05	507	27%	42%
TYRRELL EL	PK–05	670	24%	35%
JEFFERSON MIDDLE	06–08	857	22%	33%
BOB HOPE H S	09–12	555	17%	52%
MEMORIAL H S	09–12	2,140	16%	28%
TRAVIS EL	PK–05	543	16%	36%
TEKOA ACADEMY OF ACCELERATED STUDIES	PK–05	236	15%	15%
WHEATLEY SCHOOL OF EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS	PK–PK	380	Not reported	Not 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

38,051

Median Income

$43K

Homeownership

53%

Median Age

32.3 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 77642 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 77642 has a school score of 57/100. 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 77642 is approximately $130K. 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 77642 in Port Arthur has an overall NeighborScore of 61/100. 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.