Were Is Porter Texas?

Porter is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County in southeastern Texas within the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area. In 2010, its population was estimated at 25,769. Porter is north of the Kingwood area of Houston.

What is Porter famous for?

According to Wikipedia, Porter was founded in 1878 when the railroad tracks were laid for what was to become known as the Houston East-West Transportation Company, or the HEW. Of course, the people who lived there had a more popular name: “Hell Either Way Railroad.” The railroad tracks ran from Houston to Texarkana.

Is Porter TX a good area?

Is Porter, TX Safe? The B+ grade means the rate of crime is lower than the average US city. Porter is in the 74th percentile for safety, meaning 26% of cities are safer and 74% of cities are more dangerous. ... The rate of crime in Porter is 18.22 per 1,000 residents during a standard year.