Melissa, 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.
Melissa
74.8
#551 nationally
Port Arthur
77.7
#224 nationally
Melissa leads in crime level (1.0 vs 19.7). Melissa leads in median household income ($138,465 vs $45,357). Port Arthur leads in cost of living index (85 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melissa, TX | Port Arthur, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#551) | 77.7 (#224) |
| Population | 23,571 | 55,547 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $430,394 | $125,021 |
| Median Household Income | $138,465 | $45,357 |
| Average Commute | 32.6 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 33 |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | 19.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | R+8.9 |
Data coverage note: Melissa is missing data for 1 metric that Port Arthur has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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74.8 Score
Melissa, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$430,394
Population
23,571
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$138,465
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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