Beaumont, Texas
Among the top 13% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 39% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 84% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 3% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 87% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 30% of US places
- top 5% for comfortable days
- top 8% for income tax
- bottom 1% for summer humidity
Beaumont is a city in Texas with about 115,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include comfortable days, income tax, and annual snowfall. It rates lower on violent crime and summer humidity.
Official websitebeaumonttexas.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Mild winters · Wet
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84%50%clearovercast
Precipitation 6.9 in4.3 in
oppressive 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$54k34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 79% of US places
Home Value$150k45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$992better than 41% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 32% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.66%better than 19% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden7.36%better than 83% of US places
Unemployment5.3%better than 37% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)54°F93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)84°F93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation65.1 in98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.1 inbetter than 87% of US places
Sunny Days247 daysbetter than 66% of US places
Summer Humidity75°Fbetter than 1% of US places
Comfortable Days129 daysbetter than 95% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk85.5better than 17% of US places
Air Quality41 AQIbetter than 74% of US places
School Quality39.3better than 14% of US places
Violent Crime3693/100kbetter than 1% of US places
Property Crime3894/100kbetter than 3% of US places
Community
Population114,57399th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.524th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6596th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9849th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)28.8%10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)45.3%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)20.2%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.3%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.4%45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 87% of US places
Walkability8.6/20better than 79% of US places
Airport Distance72 mibetter than 53% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.6%better than 48% of US places
Amenities Nearby14.84better than 18% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 56% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Beaumont an affordable place to live?
- Beaumont is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 79% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Beaumont?
- The median home value in Beaumont is $150k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Beaumont?
- Median household income in Beaumont is $54k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Beaumont?
- Median gross rent in Beaumont is $992 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Beaumont safe?
- Beaumont is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 3693/100k (better than 1%). Property crime is 3894/100k.
- What is the weather like in Beaumont?
- Beaumont averages 84°F in July and 54°F in January, with 65.1 in of annual precipitation and about 247 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Beaumont?
- Public-school quality in Beaumont is below average, scoring better than 14% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Beaumont?
- The average one-way commute in Beaumont is 20 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)