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Beaumont.
About
Life in Beaumont
This is a city built on industrial backbone—oil refineries, petrochemical plants, and the Port of Beaumont drive the regional economy—but what actually keeps people here is more complicated than that. The cost of living is genuinely affordable: median home values hover around $166,400 and median household income is $57,530, which means housing doesn't consume your entire paycheck the way it does in Houston or Dallas. That said, the job market is narrow if you're not in energy, manufacturing, or port-related work; Lamar University adds some stability as a major employer, and there are solid options in healthcare and retail, but you're either building your career around the petrochemical industry or you're commuting.
Beaumont at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
21.2%
Foreign-Born
11.0%
Broadband Internet
90.4%
of households
Population Growth
-1.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.0% 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 (46.4%), and 16.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.3%
of residents
65 and Older
16.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.4%
of households
Married Couples
38.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.46
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 20% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Beaumont
In Beaumont, rent runs 20% below the TX average, and home values are 41% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
90.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,627
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
55.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Vacant Homes
14.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $172,183 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts above TX average
Unemployment in Beaumont
Unemployment in Beaumont is 1 percentage points higher than the TX 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
Commute20.3 min avg
How Beaumont residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Beaumont, most residents drive alone to work (84%), and 78% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)
Regional airport · few flights33k passengers boarded in 2025
- 75 mi
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Major hub23.3M 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 188% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Beaumont runs 188% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
947.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,966.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Beaumont Police Department
Natural DisastersFlash Flood most common — 15 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Jefferson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Jefferson County, which includes Beaumont, the most common type is flash flood, with 15 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | Astronomical Low Tide | $101,000 |
| 2024 | 30 | Flash Flood | $1.1M |
| 2023 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $78,000 |
| 2022 | 9 | Flash Flood | $131,000 |
| 2021 | 5 | Flash Flood | $5.3M |
| 2020 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $123,000 |
| 2019 | 6 | Flash Flood | $301.0M |
| 2018 | 11 | Flash Flood | $1.5M |
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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Jefferson County, county-wide
Air Quality51 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Jefferson County, which includes Beaumont, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
51
Good Days
175
per year
Moderate Days
187
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Jefferson County, county-wide
Climate92°F summers, 45°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Beaumont has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and warm winters (avg low 45°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
79°/60°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/75°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
81°/61°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
64°/45°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
65.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Hot Days/Year
95
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
9
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
110
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 43°F | 5.38" |
| Feb | 66°F | 47°F | 3.66" |
| Mar | 72°F | 54°F | 3.73" |
| Apr | 78°F | 59°F | 3.93" |
| May | 85°F | 68°F | 5.24" |
| Jun | 90°F | 74°F | 7.04" |
| Jul | 92°F | 76°F | 6.48" |
| Aug | 93°F | 75°F | 7.19" |
| Sep | 89°F | 70°F | 7.36" |
| Oct | 82°F | 61°F | 5.38" |
| Nov | 71°F | 51°F | 4.42" |
| Dec | 64°F | 45°F | 5.26" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 3.5/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Beaumont
Beaumont has 2 hospitals, averaging 3.5 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
20.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.5 / 5
Christus Southeast Texas- St Elizabeth
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Baptist Beaumont Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: Baptist Beaumont Hospital · 3080 College Street
- Hospital campus: Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Orange Campus · 608 Strickland Dr, Orange
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Altus Lumberton Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13 mi away · Lumberton
The Medical Center of Southeast Texas
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.9 mi away · Port Arthur
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. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education16.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Beaumont
Beaumont's student/teacher ratio is 16.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 24.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
32
within city limits
Private Schools
7
within city limits
College Degree Rate
24.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Beaumont
Public · 4-year · 8,150 students · in-state tuition $8,905 · 46% graduate · median earnings $53,857 (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: Big Thicket National Preserve, 30 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Beaumont
Beaumont has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Big Thicket National Preserve (30 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Big Thicket National Preserve
National Preserve
30 mi awayPublic Libraries in Beaumont
Beaumont Public Library System
801 Pearl St, Beaumont
Elmo R Willard Branch Library
3590 E Lucas Dr, Beaumont
Maurine Gray Literacy Center
801 Pearl St, Beaumont
Rc Miller Memorial Library
1605 Dowlen Rd, Beaumont
Theodore Johns Branch Library
4255 Fannett Rd, Beaumont
Tyrrell Historical Library
695 Pearl 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, Texas affordable?⌄
Beaumont's median rent is $1,121/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $56,997/year. Median home value is $166,400.
Is Beaumont, Texas safe?⌄
Beaumont's violent crime rate was 948 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2966 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Beaumont, Texas?⌄
Beaumont has an unemployment rate of 5.2%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Beaumont, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Beaumont is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,121/month and median household income is $56,997/year. The median home value is $166,400. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Beaumont, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Beaumont is 20 minutes, which is shorter 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