At a Glance
Median Income
$62,020
$34,349 per capita
Home Value
$111,600
Zillow: $186,063
Median Rent
$791/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
226/100K
1,304/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
17.5% smoking rate
How Vidor Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vidor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vidor a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vidor residents earn a median household income of $62,020 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,349. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,478 business establishments, including 148 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vidor is $111,600 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,063. Median rent is $791/month, with 30.4% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Vidor reports 226 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,304/100K.
Education
10.1% of adults in Vidor hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vidor has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population9,738
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density810/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$62,020
Per Capita$34,349
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$5,864M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,240
Housing
A+
Home Value$111,600
Rent$791
Ownership71.0%
Zillow$186,063
Housing Units4,602
Rent Burden30.4%
Crime
F
Violent226/100K
Property1,304/100K
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death12,675/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain65.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation19 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Vidor was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Jack Brooks Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 148 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.