Midwest City, OK 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.
Midwest City
80.3
#84 nationally
Port Arthur
77.7
#224 nationally
Midwest City leads in crime level (9.5 vs 19.7). Midwest City leads in median household income ($56,811 vs $45,357). Port Arthur leads in walk score (33 vs 29).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Midwest City, OK | Port Arthur, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.3 (#84) | 77.7 (#224) |
| Population | 58,086 | 55,547 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $170,509 | $125,021 |
| Median Household Income | $56,811 | $45,357 |
| Average Commute | 22.6 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 19.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.7 | R+8.9 |
B-
80.3 Score
Midwest City, OK
Oklahoma community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$170,509
Population
58,086
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
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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