Neighborhood in Beaumont, Jefferson County

Living in Central Beaumont, Beaumont

A+

1st of 23areas in Beaumont
Overall score 96 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Beaumont overall: F

Central Beaumont covers part of Beaumont, TX, home to about 900 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 23 areas we score in Beaumont. It does best on jobs and income and worst on schools.

  • Affordable
  • Well connected
  • Short commutes
  • River flooding risk is very high
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.7 mi
Cafeunder 0.1 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library0.8 mi

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

Population
860
Median rent
$1,330
Median home value
$249,000
Household income
$129,300
Average commute
17 min
Homes owned
77%
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What it's like to live in Central Beaumont

Central Beaumont is an area in Beaumont with about 900 residents, homes built around 1976, mostly owner-occupied (77%) and 45% of households with children.

Our grade for Central Beaumont is A+. That puts it 1st of 23 areas we grade in Beaumont, a city that gets an F overall.

Pros of living in Central Beaumont

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $129,300, 127% higher than the Beaumont median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in Central Beaumont

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,330, 19% higher than the Beaumont median.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Central Beaumont report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade A

    Median rent $1,330, homes cost 1.9x income.

    90 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A+

    Median household income $129,300, 0% unemployed.

    98 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 74 of 100 on the state rating.

    23 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 B

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 17 min, 0% work from home.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    66% have a bachelor’s degree.

    95 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    12% of adults uninsured.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    77% of homes owner-occupied.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Beaumont compared with Beaumont

Better than Beaumont

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%54 points lower than Beaumont (54%)
  • Median household income: $129,300127% higher than Beaumont ($56,997)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 66%41 points higher than Beaumont (25%)

Worse than Beaumont

  • Median rent: $1,33019% higher than Beaumont ($1,121)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0.8%1 points lower than Beaumont (2.1%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CCurtis ElementaryElementary, Beaumont ISD0.8 mi
  • CMarshall MiddleMiddle, Beaumont ISD0.6 mi
  • CWest Brook Sr High SchoolHigh, Beaumont ISD1.2 mi

Cost of living in Central Beaumont

Median rent in Central Beaumont is $1,330 a month, 19% higher than the Beaumont median. A household would need about $53,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $249,000, 50% higher than the Beaumont median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,671 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereBeaumontTexas
Median rent19% higher than Beaumont$1,330$1,121$1,403
Median home value50% higher than Beaumont$249,000$166,400$283,800
Home value to income34% lower than Beaumont1.9x2.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent54 points lower than Beaumont0%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them22 points higher than Beaumont77%55%63%
Vacant homes14 points lower than Beaumont0%14%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Beaumont197619781992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,671
Mortgage payment
$1,363
Property tax
$308
Median rent, for comparison
$1,330

Based on a $249,000 home in Central Beaumont, 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 income127% higher than Beaumont$129,300$56,997$78,476
Unemployment rate6 points lower than Beaumont0%6.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line20 points lower than Beaumont0.9%21%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher41 points higher than Beaumont66%25%34%
Average commute15% lower than Beaumont17 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points lower than Beaumont0%4.5%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Beaumont0.8%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 floodingVery high
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Central Beaumont

Under 1835%
18 to 340%
35 to 6432%
65 and over32%
Race and ethnicity
White87%
Hispanic or Latino8.0%
Black3.3%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race2.0%

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

Other neighborhoods in Beaumont

  1. 2A-Calder TerraceMedian rent $1,400
  2. 3B-Northwest BeaumontMedian rent $1,320
  3. 4CCalder HighlandsMedian rent $1,220
  4. 5COld TownMedian rent $990
  5. 6C-East BeaumontMedian rent $860
  6. 7C-West BeaumontMedian rent $1,610
  7. 8C-CaldwoodMedian rent $1,280
  8. 9D+Southwest BeaumontMedian rent $1,600

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A+Whispering OaksSan Antonio
  2. ACountry Club EstatesOdessa
  3. APlantation HillsMidland

Questions about Central Beaumont

Is Central Beaumont a good place to live?

Central Beaumont covers part of Beaumont, TX, home to about 900 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 23 areas we score in Beaumont. It does best on jobs and income and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Central Beaumont?

Renters in Central Beaumont pay a median of $1,330 a month, 19% higher than the Beaumont median. The median home is worth $249,000, 50% higher than the Beaumont median. A median home costs 1.9x the median household income, compared with 2.9x across Beaumont.

What schools serve Central Beaumont?

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

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Beaumont that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.