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Nederland.
About
Life in Nederland
If you're considering Nederland, understand that this is a working city in the Golden Triangle industrial corridor—oil refining, petrochemicals, and related manufacturing anchor the local economy—but it's also a surprisingly stable, family-oriented community where people genuinely stay long-term. The weather requires real adjustment though—summers are brutally humid (coastal subtropical plain), and the area sits in hurricane country, with recent history including Hurricane Harvey dumping 60 inches of rain in five days during 2017, so flood insurance and storm preparedness are non-negotiable parts of life here. Community identity runs deep: the annual Nederland Heritage Festival draws over 100,000 people, Boston Avenue hosts regular shopping events and a lighted Christmas parade, and the Nederland Independent School District is rated "A" overall by the Texas Education Agency, suggesting families have invested in making schools work.
Nederland at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Foreign-Born
5.0%
Broadband Internet
92.9%
of households
Population Growth
-3.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Nederland: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Nederland, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (26.1%), and 9.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.3%
of residents
65 and Older
16.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.2%
of households
Married Couples
47.9%
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 about average for TX
Rent, home values, and income in Nederland
In Nederland, home values are 27% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
90.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,216
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
72.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1974
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $226,434 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.5 pts above TX average
Unemployment in Nederland
Unemployment in Jefferson County, which includes Nederland, is 1.5 percentage points higher than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Nederland: Jefferson County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Jefferson County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Nederland Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute18.9 min avg
How Nederland residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Nederland, most residents drive alone to work (87%), and 83% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 2 mi
Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)
Regional airport · few flights33k passengers boarded in 2025
- 80 mi
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 81 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 28% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Nederland runs 28% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
238.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,099.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Nederland 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 Nederland, 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.
0 earthquakes 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 Nederland, 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, 46°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Nederland has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and warm winters (avg low 46°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
79°/60°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
81°/61°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
65°/46°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
62.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
93
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
9
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
108
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°F | 44°F | 5.32" |
| Feb | 67°F | 48°F | 3.09" |
| Mar | 73°F | 53°F | 3.63" |
| Apr | 79°F | 60°F | 3.92" |
| May | 86°F | 67°F | 4.70" |
| Jun | 91°F | 73°F | 6.70" |
| Jul | 93°F | 75°F | 6.85" |
| Aug | 93°F | 74°F | 6.89" |
| Sep | 90°F | 71°F | 6.69" |
| Oct | 82°F | 61°F | 5.47" |
| Nov | 72°F | 52°F | 3.89" |
| Dec | 66°F | 46°F | 4.98" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Nederland
Uninsured
15.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Nederland's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
The Medical Center of Southeast Texas
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.4 mi away · Port Arthur
Baptist Beaumont Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.9 mi away · Beaumont
Christus Southeast Texas- St Elizabeth
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.2 mi away · Beaumont
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.
Education14.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Nederland
Nederland's student/teacher ratio is 14.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 24.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
24.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Nederland (within 15 miles)
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, 41 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Nederland
Nederland has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Big Thicket National Preserve (41 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Big Thicket National Preserve
National Preserve
41 mi awayPublic Libraries in Nederland
Marion & Ed Hughes Public Library
2712 Nederland Ave, Nederland
Cities Near Nederland
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Nederland?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Nederland FAQ
Is Nederland, Texas affordable?⌄
Nederland's median rent is $1,400/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $77,570/year. Median home value is $208,300.
Is Nederland, Texas safe?⌄
Nederland's violent crime rate was 239 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1099 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Nederland, Texas?⌄
Jefferson County, which includes Nederland, has an unemployment rate of 5.7%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Nederland, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Nederland is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,400/month and median household income is $77,570/year. The median home value is $208,300. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Nederland, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Nederland is 19 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