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Living in
Beaumont.
About
Life in Beaumont
The median household income is strong at $107k, and the housing market reflects that stability, with most residents owning their homes. However, homes median around $504k and median rent runs $1,681 monthly, so it's not cheap. The real trade-off here is location and commute: you're at a pass between mountains, which means you're either driving 30+ minutes to get anywhere meaningful or you're accepting that Beaumont itself is the destination.
Beaumont at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Foreign-Born
14.1%
Broadband Internet
93.2%
of households
Population Growth
+14.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Beaumont: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Beaumont, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (44.5%), and 23.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
29.5%
of residents
65 and Older
15.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
43.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
18.9%
of households
Married Couples
55.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.17
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 17% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Beaumont
In Beaumont, rent runs 17% below the CA average, and home values are 31% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
28.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,300
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
80.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2006
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $533,704 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Beaumont and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Beaumont is 0.6 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Beaumont Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area
Commute35.7 min avg
How Beaumont residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Beaumont, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 45% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 19 mi
San Bernardino International Airport (SBD)
Regional airport · few flights26k passengers boarded in 2025
- 37 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 82 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Major hub36.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 34% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Beaumont runs 34% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
215.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
829
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Beaumont Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 34 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Riverside County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Riverside County, which includes Beaumont, the most common type is high wind, with 34 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | High Wind | $161,000 |
| 2024 | 62 | High Wind | $527,000 |
| 2023 | 76 | High Wind | $455,000 |
| 2022 | 113 | High Wind | $240,000 |
| 2021 | 94 | High Wind | $4.2M |
| 2020 | 58 | Excessive Heat | $2.1M |
| 2019 | 62 | Excessive Heat | $112.2M |
| 2018 | 58 | High Wind | $1.6M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
160 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Riverside County, county-wide
Beaumont is about 2% of Riverside County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality80 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Riverside County, which includes Beaumont, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
80
Good Days
39
per year
Moderate Days
217
per year
Unhealthy Days
34
per year
Riverside County, county-wide
Beaumont is about 2% of Riverside County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate94°F summers, 44°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Beaumont has hot summers (avg high 94°F) and mild winters (avg low 44°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
94°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
83°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/44°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
14.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
121
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
13
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
33
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°F | 44°F | 2.40" |
| Feb | 67°F | 46°F | 2.80" |
| Mar | 71°F | 47°F | 1.62" |
| Apr | 75°F | 50°F | 0.74" |
| May | 81°F | 54°F | 0.44" |
| Jun | 89°F | 56°F | 0.05" |
| Jul | 96°F | 65°F | 0.19" |
| Aug | 97°F | 66°F | 0.19" |
| Sep | 92°F | 62°F | 0.37" |
| Oct | 82°F | 55°F | 0.51" |
| Nov | 73°F | 49°F | 0.73" |
| Dec | 65°F | 43°F | 1.71" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Beaumont
Beaumont has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
4.5%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Hemet Global Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.8 mi away · Hemet
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-moreno Valley
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.2 mi away · Moreno Valley
Riverside University Health System-medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.7 mi away · Moreno Valley
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education25.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Beaumont
Beaumont's student/teacher ratio is 25.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 27.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
15
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
27.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Beaumont (within 15 miles)
Mt San Jacinto Community College District
7 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 15,259 students · in-state tuition $1,451 · 28% graduate · median earnings $43,175 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 9,346 students · in-state tuition $1,428 · 25% graduate · median earnings $45,741 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 5,687 students · in-state tuition $1,184 · 32% graduate · median earnings $47,391 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, 14 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Beaumont
Beaumont has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (14 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
14 mi awayJoshua Tree National Park
National Park
65 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
87 mi awayPublic Libraries in Beaumont
Beaumont Library District
125 E. Eighth St., Beaumont
Cities Near Beaumont
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Beaumont?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Beaumont FAQ
Is Beaumont, California affordable?⌄
Beaumont's median rent is $1,681/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $107,118/year. Median home value is $503,500.
Is Beaumont, California safe?⌄
Beaumont's violent crime rate was 216 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 829 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Beaumont, California?⌄
Beaumont has an unemployment rate of 4.9%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Beaumont, California?⌄
The cost of living in Beaumont is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,681/month and median household income is $107,118/year. The median home value is $503,500. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Beaumont, California?⌄
The average commute in Beaumont is 36 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from