Livability Score

68
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Coffee Waves
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) F
Port Aransas/Mustang Island Tourism Bureau & Chamber of Commerce
Attraction
Port Aransas Art Center
Art Gallery
Port Aransas Museum
Museum
Patsy Jones Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (17) F
Kody's
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
361 Bar
Bar
Whataburger
Fast Food
Winton's Candy
Sweets
Spanky’s Liquor
Alcohol
Texas Red's Riviera
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Salty Dog Saloon
Bar
Treasure Island
Bar
Desserted Island Ice Cream
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Stingrays Taphouse and Grill
Bar
Giggities
Bar
Bernie's Beach House
Bar
Shorty's
Bar
Lisabella's Bistro and Bar
Bar
Fitness (1) F
Parish Hall
Community Centre
Groceries (4) F
IGA
Grocery Store
Paul’s Seafood Market
Seafood
Donut Palace
Bakery
Donut Palace
Bakery
Parks (13) F
Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center
Park
Port Aransas Community Park
Park
Joan and Scott Holt Paradise Pond
Park
Robert's Point Park
Park
I B Magee Beach Park
Park
UT Wetlands
Park
Town Center
Park
Great Lawn
Park
Butterfly Park
Park
Hummingbord Park
Park
Shops (17) F
Coastal Closet
Clothing
Dollar General
Department Store
Stripes
Convenience Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Hot Nails
Beauty
The Dock
Clothing
Island Sport Shop
Clothing
Stripes
Convenience Store
Raggdoll Boutique
Clothing
The Islander
Gift Shop
Bo Jon's Surf & Gifts
Gift Shop
Destination
Gift Shop
Stripes
Convenience Store
Stripes
Convenience Store
Bargain Beachwear
Clothing
Gratitude
Gift Shop
ROAM
Clothing
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commute C-

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Port Aransas.
Public Transit Stops (34)
Stops & Stations D-
Birding Facility
Bus Stop
Hwy 361 @ Snappy'S/Valero/Hampton Suites
Bus Stop
Hwy 361 @ Crosswalk In Front Of Tower Center
Bus Stop
Mustang Beach Airport
Bus Stop
11th @ Royal Palm Dr.
Bus Stop
11th @ Oceanside Dr
Bus Stop
11th @ Island Retreat Ns
Bus Stop
11th St. @ Acc Rd. 1-A
Bus Stop
Hwy 361 @ Crosswalk Across Street From Ace Hardware
Bus Stop
11th @ Sandcastle
Bus Stop
US Post Office
Bus Stop
Access Rd 1 A & Turn Around
Bus Stop
11th @ Ave J Ns
Bus Stop
Allister @ Ave F FS Ib @ Moby Dick's
Bus Stop
Ave G @ 10th Street
Bus Stop
Allister @ Ave E @ Value Bank
Bus Stop
Port Aransas Ferry Landing
Bus Stop
Alister @ Ave A
Bus Stop
Cotter @ Chamber Of Commerce
Bus Stop
Station St @ Ave B
Bus Stop
Cotter @ Captain’s Quarters Inn
Bus Stop
Allister @ Roberts (Pelicans Landin
Bus Stop
Beach Ave @ Church St
Bus Stop
Robert’s Point Marina
Bus Stop
135 Cotter Across Port-A Outfitters
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living B-

The cost of living in Port Aransas is 124/100 - which is 34% higher than Texas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime F

Port Aransas crime rates are 6,208 per 100k, which is 127% higher than Texas
Property Crime
5,569 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
639 crimes per 100k F
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employment A

The median income in Port Aransas is $70,682 - which is 29% higher than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$70,682 B-
Unemployment Rate
0.6% A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Port Aransas Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B
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housing A+

Port Aransas home prices are $369,400 - which is 159% higher than Texas
Home Price
$369,400 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
28% A+
Home Affordability
5.2x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A-

The Port Aransas graduation rate is 94% - which is 20% higher than Texas
School Test Scores
70% B-
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (3) F
Brundrett Middle
Nueces Co J J A E P
Olsen El
High Schools (1) F
Port Aransas H S
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ratings A+

Port Aransas has an overall rating of 93% from 3 reviews.
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User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes A+
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Port Aransas Area Facts

  • Port Aransas has a Livability Score of 68/100, which is considered good
  • Port Aransas crime rates are 127% higher than the Texas average
  • Cost of living in Port Aransas is 34% higher than the Texas average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Port Aransas? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center
      Port Aransas Community Park
      Joan and Scott Holt Paradise Pond
      Robert's Point Park
      I B Magee Beach Park
      UT Wetlands
      Town Center
      Great Lawn

      Entertainment

      Port Aransas/Mustang Island Tourism Bureau & Chamber of Commerce
      Port Aransas Art Center
      Port Aransas Museum
      Patsy Jones Amphitheater

      Food & Drink

      Kody's
      Subway
      361 Bar
      Whataburger
      Winton's Candy
      Spanky’s Liquor
      Texas Red's Riviera
      Dairy Queen

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Port Aransas? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Port Aransas.
      Drive to Work
      68%

      8% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      8%

      5% higher than the US average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Port Aransas? The cost of living in Port Aransas is 124/100 - which is 34% higher than Texas.
      Port Aransas
      124

      24% more expensive than average

      Texas
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Port Aransas? Port Aransas crime rates are 6,208, which are 127% higher than Texas
      Total Crime
      6,208 per 100k people

      167% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 17

      167% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      49%

      Year over year crime is up

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Port Aransas? The median income in Port Aransas is $70,682 which is 29% higher than Texas.
      Median household income
      $70,68228% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $42,30342% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      88% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Port Aransas a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Port Aransas home prices? Port Aransas home prices are $369,400 - which is 159% higher than Texas
      Median home value
      $369,400100% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,59468% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      68%

      7% higher than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Port Aransas have good schools? The Port Aransas graduation rate is 94% - which is 20% higher than Texas
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      70%

      45% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      12:1

      24% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Port Aransas a good place to live? Port Aransas has an overall rating of 93% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      93%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      93%

      3 total surveys

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