Port Arthur, TX housing market
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 59 days, and the number for sale is −16.8% on a year ago. Neither side has a clear edge.
12-month outlook
−1% to +3% 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, August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index, August 2026 · Realtor.com county data, August 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?
$127,534 as of August 2026, +2.8% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in Port Arthur, TX?
Yes — the typical home value changed +2.8% over the year to August 2026 and −0.3% 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 59 days (Realtor.com, August 2026).
How much is rent in Port Arthur, TX?
The typical rent is $1,288 a month as of August 2026, +5.5% on a year earlier (Zillow Observed Rent Index).
How many homes are for sale in Port Arthur, TX?
761 homes were listed for sale across Jefferson County in August 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in Port Arthur, TX?
Homegrity lists 717 licensed Port Arthur agents, each checked against the state license register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/port-arthur.