Livability Score

75
/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 B+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
The Grapevine Cafe & Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) A+
Port Isabel Historical Museum
Museum
Treasures of the Gulf Museum
Museum
Pier 19
Attraction
The Art Lounge
Art Gallery
Beach Park At Isla Blanca
Water Park
Cameron County Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Gravity Park
Theme Park
Food and Drink (8) F
J & Bubba's Bar & Grill
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Causey's Liquors
Alcohol
Hopper Haus
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Doubleday
Bar
Davey Jones Ice Cream Locker
Sweets
Whataburger
Fast Food
Sugar Freezz Cafe
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Driftwood Landing
Bar
Laguna BOB
Bar
Tequila Sunset
Bar
Harry's Bar
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
KIC's Ice Cream
Sweets
Montana's The Kraken
Bar
Island Daiquiris 2 Go
Bar
Ben's Liquor
Alcohol
KFC
Fast Food
Padre Island Brewing Co
Bar
Whataburger
Fast Food
Feldman's Liquor & Wines
Alcohol
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Fitness (1) F
Real Time Fitness & Juice Bar
Gym
Groceries (6) A+
Gulf Seafood Market
Seafood
Twin City Shrimp Co
Seafood
Mercado Faro
Grocery Store
Casteallanos Seafood
Seafood
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
H-E-B
Grocery Store
Blue Marlin Supermarket South Padre Island
Grocery Store
Lone Star Meats
Butcher
Parks (16) A+
Washington Park
Park
Buelah Lee Park
Park
Port Isabel Veterans Park
Park
Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historic Site
Park
St. Andrew's Park
Park
Arturo Galvan Coastal Park
Park
Bejarano McFarland Memorial Park
Park
Queen Isabella Memorial Park
Park
Isla Blanca Park
Park
Water Tower Park
Park
Shops (10) C+
Stripes
Convenience Store
Vida's Beauty Salon & Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Honeycomb Salon and Spa
Hairdresser
Bridgeview Flowers & Gifts
Florist
Twins Beauty Salon
Beauty
Tropical Home Furnishings
Furniture
La Frida Nails And Beauty Salon
Beauty
Thomas' Gifts
Gift Shop
Art Sea Gallery and Goods
Gift Shop
Stripes
Convenience Store
Jaws
Clothing
Que Padre
Clothing
Nothing Over 9.99
Clothing
Barbara's
Clothing
Extreme Beach Surf & Skate
Clothing
Island Native II
Clothing
Paradise
Clothing
Beach Club
Clothing
Isla World Headquarters
Clothing
Shell World
Clothing
Venus Nails
Beauty
TND Nail Salon
Beauty
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Port Isabel.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.4% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Port Isabel is 80/100 - which is 13% lower than Texas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime F

Port Isabel crime rates are 2,672 per 100k, which is 2% lower than Texas
Property Crime
2,130 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
542 crimes per 100k F
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employment D-

The median income in Port Isabel is $33,895 - which is 38% lower than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$33,895 F
Unemployment Rate
0.3% A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Port Isabel Fire Department
Fire Station
Cameron County Sheriff's Office
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
South Padre Island Fire Department
Fire Station
South Padre Island Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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housing A+

Port Isabel home prices are $126,900 - which is 11% lower than Texas
Home Price
$126,900 F
Home Appreciation Rate
24% A+
Home Affordability
3.7x (home price to income ratio) C
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schools F

The Port Isabel graduation rate is 63% - which is 19% lower than Texas
School Test Scores
39% F
High School Grad. Rates
63% F
Elementary Schools (3) F
Garriga El
Derry El
Port Isabel J H
High Schools (2) F
Cameron Co J J A E P
Port Isabel H S
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ratings A

Port Isabel has an overall rating of 82% from 3 reviews.
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User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes A
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      B+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Port Isabel? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Washington Park
      Buelah Lee Park
      Port Isabel Veterans Park
      Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historic Site
      St. Andrew's Park
      Arturo Galvan Coastal Park
      Bejarano McFarland Memorial Park
      Queen Isabella Memorial Park

      Entertainment

      Port Isabel Historical Museum
      Treasures of the Gulf Museum
      Pier 19
      The Art Lounge
      Beach Park At Isla Blanca
      Cameron County Amphitheater
      Gravity Park

      Food & Drink

      J & Bubba's Bar & Grill
      Dairy Queen
      Causey's Liquors
      Hopper Haus
      Little Caesars
      Doubleday
      Davey Jones Ice Cream Locker
      Whataburger

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Port Isabel? Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Port Isabel.
      Drive to Work
      95%

      19% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Port Isabel? The cost of living in Port Isabel is 80/100 - which is 13% lower than Texas.
      Port Isabel
      80

      20% less 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 Isabel? Port Isabel crime rates are 2,672, which are 2% lower than Texas
      Total Crime
      2,672 per 100k people

      15% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 38

      15% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      202%

      Year over year crime is up

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Port Isabel? The median income in Port Isabel is $33,895 which is 38% lower than Texas.
      Median household income
      $33,89539% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $18,15339% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      0%

      93% lower than the US average

      C Health & Safety

      Is Port Isabel a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Port Isabel home prices? Port Isabel home prices are $126,900 - which is 11% lower than Texas
      Median home value
      $126,90031% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $71325% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      57%

      10% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Port Isabel have good schools? The Port Isabel graduation rate is 63% - which is 19% lower than Texas
      High school grad. rates
      63%

      24% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      39%

      18% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      equal to the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Port Isabel a good place to live? Port Isabel has an overall rating of 82% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      82%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      82%

      3 total surveys

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