Port Arthur, TX vs Waterloo, IA
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
Waterloo
81.8
#36 nationally
Waterloo leads in crime level (13.0 vs 19.7). Waterloo leads in average commute (16.5 min vs 23 min). Waterloo leads in median household income ($54,104 vs $45,357).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Port Arthur, TX | Waterloo, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.7 (#224) | 81.8 (#36) |
| Population | 55,547 | 66,606 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $125,021 | $149,005 |
| Median Household Income | $45,357 | $54,104 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 16.5 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 19.7 | 13.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.9 | D+1.2 |
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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B-
81.8 Score
Waterloo, IA
Iowa community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$149,005
Population
66,606
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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