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Located in Port Arthur, Texas, Storage Rentals of America is a great place to store your belongings! Our self-storage facility is strategically placed on highway 365 making it easy for you to access your storage unit whenever you need it. Whether you're a resident or a business, we have reliable storage solutions to meet your needs.
In addition to our comprehensive range of storage options, including climate-controlled units, we offer ample parking storage designed to accommodate various vehicles, including cars, boats, and RVs. We emphasize providing spacious and secure storage tailored for RVs, ensuring you have a dedicated space to safeguard your recreational vehicles.
Our drive-up storage units offer swift and hassle-free access, catering to your storage needs while prioritizing the preservation of sensitive items, especially within our climate-controlled units. Committed to ensuring safety and security, our facility is fully fenced, well-lit, and equipped with a dependable gate system, providing 24/7 protection for your stored possessions.
At Storage Rentals of America, flexibility is fundamental. With our month-to-month leasing options, you can manage your storage duration without the constraints of lengthy contracts. Our call center operates 7 days a week, offering multiple convenient options for moving in—online, via phone, or in person. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive range of moving and packing supplies available on-site.
Whether you're in the midst of a home transition, need storage for sensitive items, or seek secure and spacious storage for your RV, Storage Rentals of America at 2641 W Highway 365 in Port Arthur is dedicated to simplifying your storage journey.
Visit our facility today and allow us to redefine your storage experience with our unwavering commitment to security, convenience, and customer satisfaction. Your peace of mind is our priority. Stop by and experience the Storage Rentals of America difference.
Disc locks are required for all units and can be purchased at the office.
Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Port Arthur.
Port Arthur is in Jefferson County, 90 miles east of Houston. The 2020 census counted 56,039 people living there. The larger Beaumont - Port Arthur metropolitan area has a population of 397,565 (U.S. 2020 Census). The city sits on the shores of the Sabine Lake, which is an inlet from the Gulf of Mexico.
Arthur Stilwell founded Port Arthur as his namesake in 1895. It was incorporated as a city in 1898 and quickly grew as a thriving seaport.
In contemporary times, Port Arthur is known for having the Motiva Refinery, the largest oil refinery in the United States. It is an area that is frequently hit by hurricanes, and the city has suffered significant damage from storms in the past. Regardless of this risk, it is still a vital part of the oil refining infrastructure of the United States, and all those refined petroleum products must move in tankers by sea.
Despite the megatrend toward renewable and “green” energy, the refinery capacity and the seaport have garnered billions of dollars of investments for upgrades.
Port Arthur is an industrial area but has a saltwater lake with beaches where you can do some fishing.
The local economy depends on petroleum, construction, retail, and health care. The unemployment rate is 16.1%, which is too high. The median household income is $42,933 per year, which is about $26,000 less than the American average of $69,021. The economy is declining, with very low job creation when compared to the national average. Port Arthur's predicted job growth rate for the next ten years is 14.2%, compared to the predicted national average of 33.5%.
The industries offering the most jobs are health care (12.4%), construction (9.5%), education (7.8%), public administration (7%), hotels/restaurants (6.5%), waste management (4.5%), and petroleum products (4%).
The best neighborhoods are on the western side of the town.
Here are a few areas with nice homes for sale:
The Port Arthur Independent School District is the administrator of the public schools. The school district spends $15,220 annually for each student, which is an excellent amount compared to other districts in the area. The student-to-teacher ratio of 13 to one creates a wonderfully small class size.
There is only one private school in Port Arthur. It is St. Catherine of Siena School. It is a Catholic school, which has about 115 students enrolled in the grades of PK to 8th grade.
There are six colleges and universities within a 50-mile area. Port Arthur's best public college is the two-year Lamar State College. The nearest four-year schools are Lamar University in Beaumont and the public McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana about 47 miles from Port Arthur.
The City of Port Arthur has an elected mayor who works with six elected members serving on the City Council.
The Port Arthur Department of Parks & Recreation manages the public parks, recreational centers, programs, and city-sponsored events.
If you want to buy a home in Port Arthur, the median home price is $149,500. This price remains about the same year-over-year. It’s a buyer’s market with more homes listed for sale than interested buyers.
The cost of living in Port Arthur is wonderfully low. It is 11% less than other cities in the state and 19% lower than the national average.