Port Aransas is a very small coastal city (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Texas. With a population of 3,277 people and two associated neighborhoods, Port Aransas is the 529th largest community in Texas.

Port Aransas home prices are not only among the most expensive in Texas, but Port Aransas real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 8.72% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Another notable thing is that Port Aransas is an extremely popular vacation destination. A significant portion of the population is seasonal. During the vacation season, the city experiences a large influx of people who take up residence in second homes they own in the area. As the vacation season ends, the population drops again, leaving behind a substantially quieter and smaller city.

Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Port Aransas is worth considering.

Port Aransas is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.

Compared to the rest of the country, citizens of Port Aransas spend much less time in their cars: on average, their commute to work is only 13.01 minutes. This also means that noise and pollution levels in the city are less than they would otherwise be.

As is often the case in a small city, Port Aransas doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

The citizens of Port Aransas are very well educated compared to the average community in the nation: 35.57% of adults in Port Aransas have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.

The per capita income in Port Aransas in 2022 was $53,903, which is wealthy relative to Texas and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $215,612 for a family of four. However, Port Aransas contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Port Aransas is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Port Aransas home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Port Aransas residents report their race to be White, followed by Native American. Port Aransas also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 11.13% of the city’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Port Aransas include German, Irish, English, Czech, and Italian.

The most common language spoken in Port Aransas is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.