Sitting atop the Texas Coastal Prairie just off the Gulf Coast, Port Neches has morphed over the centuries from the homeland of the Atakapa Native American tribe to Grigsby's Bluff to its current incorporation as Port Neches.
Port Neches, so small that it doesn't even have distinct neighborhoods, is situated on the western banks of the Neches River
Sitting atop the Texas Coastal Prairie just off the Gulf Coast, Port Neches has morphed over the centuries from the homeland of the Atakapa Native American tribe to Grigsby's Bluff to its current incorporation as Port Neches.
Port Neches, so small that it doesn't even have distinct neighborhoods, is situated on the western banks of the Neches River. It's also just eight miles from the Intercoastal Waterway and just 20 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, making it a true haven for water lovers, fisherman and avid boaters.
Rental properties in Port Neches, including apartments for rent, are available and refreshingly affordable. Of course, prices depend on the area of town you wish to live and amenities you'd like to have. Townhouses and duplexes for rent are also available in nearby areas, such as Groves, Nederland, Beaumont, Labelle and Port Arthur.
Port Neches is perfect for the heat-lover who wants to work and play in Beaumont, yet enjoy the cheap rental properties available outside the larger town. So if you're looking to move to Port Neches, be sure to bring all the right paperwork with you: copies of ID, bank statements, letters of reference, rental history and enough money for a deposit.
Port Neches is just 15 miles from Beaumont, where most of the major employers of the area reside. In Port Neches, there are 157 rated businesses, most of which are small employers. Still, locals renting month to month can find jobs at places like the chemical company Ashland Incorporated, Huntsman International, and CUSO Financial Services.
Climate
The climate in Port Neches is on the hot side, averaging highs in July of 92 degrees and (not uncommonly) reaching 100 degrees. Since it is so close to the Gulf Coast, it's a humid, sticky heat, unlike the drier heat of western Texas. But, in the winter, average low temperatures are a mild 43 degrees, perfect for the hot weather lovers. The area receives about 60 inches of rainfall per year.
Shopping
Many of those living in Port Neches rental houses choose to shop in Beaumont or in nearby Groves or Nederland. Port Neches is just 50 miles from Lake Charles and 90 miles east of Houston, where even more adventures await those willing to drive a couple of hours.
Activities
Beaumont offers more in the way of entertainment, dining and shopping than Port Neches, but the drive around Port Neches and Beaumont is entertaining. Don't miss the 135-foot alligator Beau (get it? BEAU-mont?), the 25-foot Muffler Man (no, we don't get it either, though we do have the sudden urge to buy a muffler. Oh wait, we get it now.) or the 24-foot Dalmatian spotted fire hydrant (this one we get) on the roadsides. In Beaumont, you'll find a variety of art galleries, wineries, family fun centers, museums, spas and even a historical district.
