At a Glance
Median Income
$57,530
$32,993 per capita
Home Value
$158,800
Zillow: $165,122
Median Rent
$1,072/mo
30.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,047/100K
3,616/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.2%
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Beaumont Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Beaumont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Beaumont a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Beaumont residents earn a median household income of $57,530 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,993. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 974 business establishments, including 89 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Beaumont is $158,800 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,122. Median rent is $1,072/month, with 30.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Beaumont reports 1,047 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 175% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,616/100K. The murder rate is 16.0/100K.
Education
25.2% of adults in Beaumont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Beaumont has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population113,710
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density1,384/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,530
Per Capita$32,993
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$1,853M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,008
Housing
A+
Home Value$158,800
Rent$1,072
Ownership54.2%
Zillow$165,122
Housing Units52,498
Rent Burden30.1%
Crime
F
Violent1,047/100K
Property3,616/100K
Murder16.0/100K
Assault676/100K
Burglary801/100K
Health
Obesity42.4%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,242/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain54.9 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation23 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 12%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Beaumont was founded in 1835.
The median home in Beaumont was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Jack Brooks Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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