Neighborhood in Beaumont, Jefferson County

Living in Caldwood Acres, Beaumont

D-

18th of 23areas in Beaumont
Overall score 12 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Beaumont overall: F

Caldwood Acres is a neighborhood in Beaumont, TX, home to about 900 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 18th of 23 areas we score in Beaumont. It does best on internet access and worst on schools.

  • Well connected
  • Jobs and income scores low (9 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (8 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.9 mi
Park0.9 mi
Cafe1.2 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.1 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library2.2 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
910
Median rent
$1,520
Median home value
$207,000
Household income
$63,600
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
52%
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What it's like to live in Caldwood Acres

Caldwood Acres is a neighborhood in Beaumont with about 900 residents, homes built around 1986, a mix of owners and renters and 25% of households with children.

It grades D- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 18th of 23 areas in Beaumont, which grades F overall.

Pros of living in Caldwood Acres

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Caldwood Acres

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,520, 36% higher than the Beaumont median.
  • Higher poverty. 30% of residents live below the poverty line, against 21% across Beaumont.
  • Higher unemployment. 15% of the labor force is out of work, against 6.4% across Beaumont.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Caldwood Acres report card

Each grade compares Caldwood Acres with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C+

    Median rent $1,520, homes cost 3.3x income.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $63,600, 15% unemployed.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 68 of 100 on the state rating.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 948 violent crimes per 100k, 2,966 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 26 min, 0% work from home.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    17% have a bachelor’s degree.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    16% of adults uninsured.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    52% of homes owner-occupied.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Caldwood Acres compared with Beaumont

Better than Beaumont

  • Homes with broadband internet: 100%10 points higher than Beaumont (90%)
  • Median household income: $63,60012% higher than Beaumont ($56,997)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 50%4 points lower than Beaumont (54%)

Worse than Beaumont

  • Median rent: $1,52036% higher than Beaumont ($1,121)
  • Average commute: 26 min28% higher than Beaumont (20 min)
  • Unemployment rate: 15%8 points higher than Beaumont (6.4%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • DAmelia ElementaryElementary, Beaumont ISD1.1 mi
  • FVincent MiddleMiddle, Beaumont ISD1.2 mi
  • CWest Brook Sr High SchoolHigh, Beaumont ISD1.9 mi

Cost of living in Caldwood Acres

Median rent in Caldwood Acres is $1,520 a month, 36% higher than the Beaumont median. A household would need about $61,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $207,000, 24% higher than the Beaumont median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,414 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereBeaumontTexas
Median rent36% higher than Beaumont$1,520$1,121$1,403
Median home value24% higher than Beaumont$207,000$166,400$283,800
Home value to income12% higher than Beaumont3.3x2.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points lower than Beaumont50%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them3 points lower than Beaumont52%55%63%
Vacant homes7 points higher than Beaumont21%14%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Beaumont198619781992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,414
Mortgage payment
$1,133
Property tax
$281
Median rent, for comparison
$1,520

Based on a $207,000 home in Caldwood Acres, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereBeaumontTexas
Median household income12% higher than Beaumont$63,600$56,997$78,476
Unemployment rate8 points higher than Beaumont15%6.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line8 points higher than Beaumont30%21%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points lower than Beaumont17%25%34%
Average commute28% higher than Beaumont26 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points lower than Beaumont0%4.5%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points higher than Beaumont3.1%2.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet10 points higher than Beaumont100%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingLow
  • Coastal floodingHigh
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Caldwood Acres

Under 1819%
18 to 3433%
35 to 6424%
65 and over24%
Race and ethnicity
White28%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Black51%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race9.3%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Beaumont

  1. 1A+Central BeaumontMedian rent $1,330
  2. 2A-Calder TerraceMedian rent $1,400
  3. 3B-Northwest BeaumontMedian rent $1,320
  4. 4CCalder HighlandsMedian rent $1,220
  5. 5COld TownMedian rent $990
  6. 6C-East BeaumontMedian rent $860
  7. 7C-West BeaumontMedian rent $1,610
  8. 8C-CaldwoodMedian rent $1,280

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D-East La MarqueLa Marque
  2. FThe HeightsSan Antonio
  3. DLakeviewSan Antonio

Questions about Caldwood Acres

Is Caldwood Acres a good place to live?

Caldwood Acres is a neighborhood in Beaumont, TX, home to about 900 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 18th of 23 areas we score in Beaumont. It does best on internet access and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Caldwood Acres?

Median rent in Caldwood Acres is $1,520 a month, 36% higher than the Beaumont median. The median home is worth $207,000, 24% higher than the Beaumont median. A median home costs 3.3x the median household income, compared with 2.9x across Beaumont.

What schools serve Caldwood Acres?

The closest rated public schools are Amelia Elementary (elementary, rated D), Vincent Middle (middle, rated F) and West Brook Sr High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Caldwood Acres name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.