Nueces County, Texas
Port Aransas Real Estate and Local Guide
A coastal resort town and the only established community on Mustang Island, known for its beaches, sport fishing, and birding. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Port Aransas best.
About the area
Living in Port Aransas, TX
The only established town on Mustang Island, nicknamed "Port A".
The housing market
Homes in Port Aransas
- About 73% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
- About half of housing units (49.6%) are single-family detached homes, a lower share typical of a coastal resort town.
- The median home value is about $490,200.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Port Aransas home
Tarpon Inn
Historic 1886 hotel on the National Register with over 7,000 angler-signed tarpon scales including one signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt
University of Texas Marine Science Institute
Coastal marine research station and visitor center established in 1941
Aransas Pass Lighthouse
Historic lighthouse near the pass, operational from 1857 to 1952
Roberts Point Park
50-acre City park on the ship channel with the municipal harbor, amphitheater, and dolphin-viewing observation tower
Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center
Free City wetland birding center and boardwalk on the Great Texas Birding Trail
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.