Port Neches is a small city of 13,635 in Texas, with a median household income of $85,086
and a 5.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Port Neches stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Port Neches is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Port Neches city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.2
Port Neches's overall cost of living index is 90.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Port Neches costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Port Neches, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$223,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,038
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$85,086
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Port Neches's violent crime rate is 228.6 per 100,000 residents
— 40% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
228.6 /100k
Property Crime
663.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Port Neches is served primarily by PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Port Neches, TX
National Avg
School District
PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Port Neches sees average highs of 63.5°F in January
and 92.6°F in July,
with 62.1 inches of annual precipitation
.
Port Neches's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Port Neches roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $223,500 and median rent is $1,038/month.
Port Neches's violent crime rate is 228.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 663.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Port Neches are operated by PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD.
The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 27.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Port Neches, TX has a population of 13,635, a median household income of $85,086, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Port Neches averages 63.5°F in January and 92.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 62.1 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Port Neches, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 77651.
The population of Port Neches, Texas is 13,635 with a median age of 39.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Port Neches: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $223,500, median household income $85,086, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Port Neches side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
