Port Arthur, TX vs Upland, CA
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.
Port Arthur
77.7
#224 nationally
Upland
61.5
#1906 nationally
Upland leads in median household income ($93,994 vs $45,357). Upland leads in crime level (10.1 vs 19.7). Port Arthur leads in cost of living index (85 vs 158).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Port Arthur, TX | Upland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.7 (#224) | 61.5 (#1906) |
| Population | 55,547 | 78,699 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $125,021 | $823,319 |
| Median Household Income | $45,357 | $93,994 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 19.7 | 10.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 158 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.9 | R+2.1 |
C+
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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D-
61.5 Score
Upland, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$823,319
Population
78,699
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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