Port Arthur, TX housing market: September 2026
What's happening in the Port Arthur market right now.
Buyer's or seller's market?
Port Arthur, TX is a balanced market: homes in Jefferson County sell in a median of 66 days, and the number for sale is −18.3% on a year ago. Neither side has a clear edge.
12-month outlook
−0.5% to +3.5% for the typical Port Arthur home value over the next 12 months.
A projection from past prices (the trend of the last 3 and 12 months, damped), not a prediction or advice. Local conditions can move faster than any trend.
Sources: Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index, September 2026 · Realtor.com county data, September 2026. Listing figures are for Jefferson County as a whole.
Port Arthur market — questions answered
What is the typical home value in Port Arthur, TX?
$124,744 as of September 2026, +3.1% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in Port Arthur, TX?
Yes — the typical home value changed +3.1% over the year to September 2026 and +0.5% over five years.
Is Port Arthur, TX a buyer's or seller's market?
It's balanced: the median home in Jefferson County sells in 66 days (Realtor.com, September 2026).
How much is rent in Port Arthur, TX?
The typical rent is $1,196 a month as of September 2026, +3% on a year earlier (Zillow Observed Rent Index).
How many homes are for sale in Port Arthur, TX?
747 homes were listed for sale across Jefferson County in September 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in Port Arthur, TX?
Homegrity lists 719 licensed agents in Jefferson and Orange counties, which includes Port Arthur, each license verified against the state register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/port-arthur.