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Is Beaumont a Good Place to Live? Beaumont, Texas: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Beaumont ranks #1291 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #256 of 256 mid-size cities and #73 of 74 in Texas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for affordable homes ($166,400, #17 of 256) and low living costs (90, #20 of 256), and trails on high violent crime (948 per 100,000, #223 of 235) and high poverty (21.2%, #224 of 256).
Beaumont by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Beaumont's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Beaumont?
Beaumont's cost of living index is 90, 10% below the US level of 100 and #206 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,121/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $174,699, 42% below the typical Texas home ($299,367).
| Measure | Beaumont | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 101.8 · US 100 | 90#206 of 1,308 | 97 | 101.8 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $439,863 · US $368,697 | $174,699#72 of 1,187 | $299,367 | $439,863 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,871/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,243/mo#123 of 1,115 | — | $1,871/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $405,750 | $166,400#126 of 1,309 | — | $405,750 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,641/mo | $1,121/mo#360 of 1,309 | — | $1,641/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 5x | 2.9x#138 of 1,309 | — | 5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 23.9% | 23.6%#845 of 1,309 | — | 23.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Beaumont housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Beaumont is in the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX metro.
Texas housing market →Is Beaumont safe?
Beaumont recorded 948 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 2.5 times the US rate of 373 and 2.4 times Texas's 401. That ranks #1033 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #223 of 235 mid-size cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Beaumont Police Department. Property crime runs 2,966 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
| Measure | Beaumont | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 352 · US 373 | 948#1033 of 1,083 | 401 | 352 | 373 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,730 · US 2,083 | 2,966#947 of 1,083 | 2,463 | 1,730 | 2,083 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Beaumont?
The median household in Beaumont earns $56,997, 26% below the US figure of $76,827 and 22% below Texas ($73,035). Unemployment is 5.2% (US 4.2%). 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | Beaumont | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $80,112 · US $76,827 | $56,997#1106 of 1,312 | $73,035 | $80,112 | $76,827 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.2% | 5.2%#878 of 1,058 | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 12.6% | 21.2%#1155 of 1,312 | — | 12.6% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.3% · US +0.8% | 0%#663 of 1,132 | +1.7% | +0.3% | +0.8% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Beaumont?
The median resident of Beaumont is 35.3 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 24.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #975 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 55.3% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Beaumont | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 36.7 | 35.3 | 36.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 34% | 24.9%#975 of 1,312 | 34% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 56.7% | 55.3% | 56.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Beaumont's schools and health?
There is no city graduation rate for Beaumont; its public schools have 19.2 students per teacher and spend $12,732 per pupil. 42.1% of adults are obese and 16.3% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 33.3% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Beaumont | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 17.4 | 19.2#906 of 1,188 | 17.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $14,993 | $12,732#858 of 1,188 | $14,993 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 33.3% | 42.1%#1212 of 1,311 | 33.3% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 16.3%#1239 of 1,311 | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.5% | 18.9%#1033 of 1,311 | 17.5% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.1% | 17.6%#1167 of 1,311 | 11.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. 18,437 students are enrolled in Beaumont's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Beaumont?
The average commute in Beaumont is 20.3 minutes (Texas 23.7); 0.3% of workers take transit and 4.5% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Beaumont scores 7.7 of 20 (below average walkable), #1122 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 83.4°F and winters 54.7°F, with 65.1 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Beaumont | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 24.6 min | 20.3 min#369 of 1,312 | 23.7 min | 24.6 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6% | 4%#391 of 1,312 | 8.1% | 6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.7% | 84% | 75.1% | 70.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.3% | 1% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.3% | 4.5% | 11% | 13.3% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.6 | 7.7#1122 of 1,312 | — | 11.6 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62.6 | 43.3 | 5.4 |
| Feb | 65.8 | 47.4 | 3.7 |
| Mar | 72.1 | 53.7 | 3.7 |
| Apr | 78.3 | 59.4 | 3.9 |
| May | 85.2 | 68.1 | 5.2 |
| Jun | 90.4 | 74.1 | 7 |
| Jul | 92 | 75.5 | 6.5 |
| Aug | 92.8 | 75.3 | 7.2 |
| Sep | 88.6 | 70.1 | 7.4 |
| Oct | 81.5 | 60.6 | 5.4 |
| Nov | 71.4 | 51.2 | 4.4 |
| Dec | 64.2 | 45.1 | 5.3 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Beaumont City.
| Measure | Beaumont | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 62.1°F | 69.5°F | 62.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.9°F | 83.4°F | 76.9°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 54.7°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.8 in | 65.1 in | 36.8 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Beaumont City.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Beaumont?
Jefferson County's air had a median air quality index of 51, and 48% of measured days were rated good; 3 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Jefferson County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, wildfire, and coastal flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.23% of building value, higher than 81% of US counties.
| Measure | Beaumont | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 46 | 51#874 of 1,138 | 46 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4 | 3#572 of 1,138 | 4 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.16% | 0.23%#1014 of 1,312 | 0.16% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Jefferson County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Jefferson County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.13% | 91% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.003% | 72% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.0032% | 67% of counties |
| Ice storm | 0.0012% | 63% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.011% | 60% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.058% | 19% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Beaumont compare with similar-size cities?
Beaumont is one of 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track and ranks #256 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 113,279.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont, TXPop. 113,279 | #1291 | 38.0 | $56,997 | $1,121/mo | 948 | 20.3 min |
| Provo, UTPop. 114,766 | #625 | 56.3 | $64,171 | $1,193/mo | 177 | 18.4 min |
| Carlsbad, CAPop. 114,373 | #335 | 61.2 | $142,748 | $2,808/mo | 212 | 27.1 min |
| Las Cruces, NMPop. 114,197 | #1047 | 49.0 | $55,422 | $974/mo | 496 | 18.9 min |
| Springfield, ILPop. 113,330 | #940 | 51.1 | $66,064 | $975/mo | 895 | 17.4 min |
| Miami Gardens, FLPop. 113,177 | #988 | 50.3 | $63,627 | $1,787/mo | 359 | 32.1 min |
| Lansing, MIPop. 113,023 | #1201 | 45.0 | $54,382 | $993/mo | 1,337 | 18.9 min |
| Gresham, ORPop. 112,378 | #882 | 52.0 | $77,795 | $1,586/mo | 362 | 26 min |
| Everett, WAPop. 111,845 | #618 | 56.4 | $83,512 | $1,740/mo | 252 | 26.9 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Beaumont compare with the rest of Texas?
Beaumont ranks #73 of the 74 Texas cities we track, with a score of 38 against Texas's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 22% below the Texas median. Violent crime is 2.4 times the statewide rate. Homes are 42% below the typical Texas home.
| City | Rank in TX | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flower Mound, TXPop. 78,389 | #1 | 67.4 | $161,235 | $2,231/mo | 42 |
| Frisco, TXPop. 219,304 | #2 | 66.6 | $150,212 | $2,014/mo | 98 |
| Cedar Park, TXPop. 78,301 | #3 | 66.3 | $129,545 | $1,846/mo | 91 |
| McKinney, TXPop. 210,600 | #4 | 65.3 | $124,215 | $1,901/mo | 115 |
| Leander, TXPop. 74,067 | #5 | 65.2 | $139,048 | $1,939/mo | part year |
| Round Rock, TXPop. 127,786 | #6 | 64.9 | $99,287 | $1,763/mo | 125 |
| The Woodlands, TXPop. 121,002 | #7 | 63.6 | $140,701 | $1,822/mo | no data |
| Georgetown, TXPop. 85,999 | #8 | 63.4 | $95,062 | $1,795/mo | 149 |
| Mansfield, TXPop. 77,510 | #9 | 63.4 | $121,126 | $1,954/mo | 106 |
| Allen, TXPop. 110,265 | #10 | 63.3 | $130,901 | $1,932/mo | 79 |
| Pharr, TXPop. 80,333 | … #69 | 45.1 | $52,814 | $1,037/mo | 214 |
| Houston, TXPop. 2,328,253 | #70 | 44.3 | $64,813 | $1,361/mo | 884 |
| Baytown, TXPop. 85,205 | #71 | 43.5 | $59,910 | $1,307/mo | 399 |
| Brownsville, TXPop. 189,177 | #72 | 42.7 | $52,130 | $923/mo | 405 |
| Beaumont, TXPop. 113,279 | #73 | 38.0 | $56,997 | $1,121/mo | 948 |
| Port Arthur, TXPop. 55,828 | #74 | 36.6 | $46,354 | $1,021/mo | 596 |
The top 10 of the 74 and the cities ranked either side of Beaumont among the Texas cities we track, by overall score. Texas statewide: median income $73,035, violent crime 401 per 100,000.
How is Beaumont's score calculated?
Beaumont scores 38 out of 100, #1291 of 1,312 (grade F, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Texas's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Beaumont. Similar-size median 52.9.
37.8 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Beaumont's police agency. Similar-size median 70.6.
25.4 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Beaumont. Similar-size median 53.8.
30.1 - EducationCity data, some inputs missing · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Beaumont's public schools. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 52.1.
33.3 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Beaumont's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.1.
83.0 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Beaumont. Similar-size median 51.2.
25.9 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Beaumont. Similar-size median 42.1.
36.9 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Beaumont. Similar-size median 50.1.
40.2 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Beaumont's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 56.1.
35.3 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 45.9.
28.7 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Beaumont's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Beaumont has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Beaumont
Is Beaumont, TX a good place to live?
Beaumont ranks #1291 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #256 of 256 mid-size cities and #73 of 74 in Texas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for affordable homes ($166,400, #17 of 256) and low living costs (90, #20 of 256), and trails on high violent crime (948 per 100,000, #223 of 235) and high poverty (21.2%, #224 of 256).
What is the cost of living in Beaumont?
Beaumont's cost of living index is 90, 10% below the US level of 100 and #206 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,121/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $174,699, 42% below the typical Texas home ($299,367).
What is the crime rate in Beaumont?
Beaumont recorded 948 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 2.5 times the US rate of 373 and 2.4 times Texas's 401. That ranks #1033 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #223 of 235 mid-size cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Beaumont Police Department. Property crime runs 2,966 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
What is the median household income in Beaumont?
The median household in Beaumont earns $56,997, 26% below the US figure of $76,827 and 22% below Texas ($73,035). Unemployment is 5.2% (US 4.2%). 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in Beaumont?
Median rent in Beaumont is $1,121/mo (Census), #360 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,243/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 23.6% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Beaumont?
Zillow's typical home value in Beaumont is $174,699, up 3.2% in a year, against $299,367 for Texas and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $166,400.
How are the public schools in Beaumont?
There is no city graduation rate for Beaumont; its public schools have 19.2 students per teacher and spend $12,732 per pupil.
How long is the commute in Beaumont?
The average commute is 20.3 minutes, #369 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 23.7 minutes across Texas. 4% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Beaumont?
Beaumont averages 69.5°F over the year, 83.4°F in summer and 54.7°F in winter, with 65.1 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Beaumont walkable?
Beaumont scores 7.7 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1122 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Beaumont at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Jefferson County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, wildfire, and coastal flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.23% of building value, higher than 81% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Beaumont?
Jefferson County's air had a median air quality index of 51, and 48% of measured days were rated good; 3 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Beaumont?
Beaumont has 113,279 residents. The median resident of Beaumont is 35.3 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 24.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #975 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 55.3% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Beaumont compare with the rest of Texas?
Beaumont ranks #73 of the 74 Texas cities we track, with a score of 38 against Texas's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 22% below the Texas median. Violent crime is 2.4 times the statewide rate. Homes are 42% below the typical Texas home.
What cities are similar in size to Beaumont?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Beaumont's population of 113,279 are Provo, UT (#625 overall), Carlsbad, CA (#335 overall), Las Cruces, NM (#1047 overall), Springfield, IL (#940 overall), and Miami Gardens, FL (#988 overall). Beaumont is #1291.