Pasadena, TX vs Port Arthur, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Pasadena
75.2
#490 nationally
Port Arthur
77.7
#224 nationally
Pasadena leads in median household income ($64,698 vs $45,357). Pasadena leads in walk score (43 vs 33). Pasadena leads in crime level (15.5 vs 19.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pasadena, TX | Port Arthur, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#490) | 77.7 (#224) |
| Population | 146,716 | 55,547 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,827 | $125,021 |
| Median Household Income | $64,698 | $45,357 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | 19.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | R+8.9 |
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75.2 Score
Pasadena, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$218,827
Population
146,716
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Southwest
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77.7 Score
Port Arthur, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$125,021
Population
55,547
Crime
High
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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