El Mirage, AZ 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.
El Mirage
67.6
#1399 nationally
Port Arthur
77.7
#224 nationally
El Mirage leads in crime level (10.5 vs 19.7). El Mirage leads in median household income ($72,134 vs $45,357). Port Arthur leads in average commute (23 min vs 29.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Mirage, AZ | Port Arthur, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1399) | 77.7 (#224) |
| Population | 35,850 | 55,547 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $341,412 | $125,021 |
| Median Household Income | $72,134 | $45,357 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 10.5 | 19.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | R+8.9 |
D+
67.6 Score
El Mirage, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$341,412
Population
35,850
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
27
Southwest
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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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