salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 18.1 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $36,800 a year. That is $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Texas. It is number 37 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Port Neches?
Share of households by yearly income. 35.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Port Neches
| Size | Port Neches | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $859 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,153 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,599 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,213 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Port Neches overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Port Neches, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Port Neches
Life in Port Neches
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Port Neches?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $837 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $253,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,320 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Port Neches, TX?
Renting in Port Neches costs a median of about $920 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Port Neches?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $36,800 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Port Neches cheap or expensive?
Port Neches is rated Cheap: rent takes 12.5% of the typical household income of $88,046. It ranks 37th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Port Neches?
The median homeowner in Port Neches pays $4,046 a year in property taxes, about 1.60% of the median home value.
Is Port Neches more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Port Neches?
The median home value in Port Neches is $253,200, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
13,664 people live in Port Neches. Numbers are typical (middle) values.