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Beaumont is a mid-sized city of 114,573 in Texas, with a median household income of $53,745
and a 5.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Beaumont stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Beaumont is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Beaumont city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.2
Beaumont's overall cost of living index is 90.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Beaumont costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Beaumont, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$150,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$992
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
54.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,745
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Beaumont's violent crime rate is 1137.3 per 100,000 residents
— 199% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
1137.3 /100k
Property Crime
3302.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Beaumont is served primarily by BEAUMONT ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Beaumont, TX
National Avg
School District
BEAUMONT ISD
—
Elementary Schools
15
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
7
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Beaumont sees average highs of 62.6°F in January
and 92.0°F in July,
with 65.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Beaumont's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Beaumont roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $150,400 and median rent is $992/month.
Beaumont's violent crime rate is 1137.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3302.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Beaumont are operated by BEAUMONT ISD.
The district has 15 elementary, 4 middle, and 7 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1. 25.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Beaumont, TX has a population of 114,573, a median household income of $53,745, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Beaumont averages 62.6°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 65.1 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Beaumont, TX is covered by 8 ZIP codes: 77705, 77707, 77708, 77713, 77706, 77703, 77701, 77702.
The population of Beaumont, Texas is 114,573 with a median age of 35.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Beaumont: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $150,400, median household income $53,745, crime index 242 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Beaumont side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
