Port Arthur, TX
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Port Arthur's Demographic Profile

Port Arthur has 21,032 households and a median income of $47,348, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 56,145
# Households 21,032
Median age 36
Median household income $47,348
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 9,175
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Port Arthur $217 15,075 SF 5.75%
Beaumont $141 17,954 SF 8.22%
Bridge City $949 1,415 SF 5.75%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Port Arthur $233 5,481 SF
Sabine Pass $166 2,400 SF
Nederland $242 2,771 SF
Groves $455 5,125 SF
Beaumont $400 16,438 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Beaumont $117 11,100 SF 8.12%
Orange $273 26,242 SF 7.30%
West Orange $521 6,200 SF 7.30%
Baytown $292 2,514 SF 11.57%
Dayton $3,069 3,192 SF 5.49%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Port Arthur

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

5320 W Parkway St

Groves, TX 77619

  • 9,600 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,200,000
For Sale

3911 N Twin City Hwy

Nederland, TX 77627

  • 2,668 SF Retail Building
  • $400,000
For Sale

Call for Offers Due August 28th 11 Acres

Port Arthur, TX 77640

  • 11 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $2,395,000
For Sale

2567 Hwy 365 Port Arthur, Texas 77640

Port Arthur, TX 77640

  • 1,376 SF Retail Building
  • $210,000
For Sale

Judice's 1927 Restaurant

Nederland, TX 77627

  • 4,400 SF Retail Building
  • $1,300,000
For Sale

3050 E Parkway Street

Groves, TX 77619

  • 1,900 SF Flex Building
  • $270,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Port Arthur pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Port Arthur $413 16,536 SF
Sabine Pass $166 2,950 SF
Nederland $359 20,245 SF
Groves $807 6,195 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Port Arthur alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Port Arthur or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Port Arthur 56,145 21,032 36 $47,348 3 9,175 -1%
Nederland 16,600 6,681 39 $77,207 3 2,094 -5%
Groves 15,524 5,810 37 $74,818 3 1,703 -5%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Port Arthur, TX and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Port Arthur

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Is Port Arthur a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Port Arthur offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Port Arthur?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Port Arthur. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Port Arthur?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Port Arthur. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Port Arthur compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Port Arthur. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Port Arthur acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Port Arthur, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.