Neighborhood in Beaumont, Jefferson County

Living in East Beaumont, Beaumont

C-

6th of 23areas in Beaumont
Overall score 38 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Beaumont overall: F

East Beaumont covers part of Beaumont, TX, home to about 1,500 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 23 areas we score in Beaumont. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

  • Lots of parks
  • Education levels scores low (5 of 100)
  • Health scores low (3 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.8 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare1.2 mi
Library1.1 mi

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

Population
1,510
Median rent
$860
Median home value
$76,000
Household income
$51,900
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
83%
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What it's like to live in East Beaumont

East Beaumont is an area in Beaumont with about 1,500 residents, older homes (median year built 1965), mostly owner-occupied (83%) and 40% of households with children.

Our grade for East Beaumont is C-. That puts it 6th of 23 areas we grade in Beaumont, a city that gets an F overall.

Pros of living in East Beaumont

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $860, 23% lower than the Beaumont median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in East Beaumont

  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 27 minutes, against 20 for Beaumont as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

East Beaumont report card

Each grade compares East 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 B

    Median rent $860, homes cost 1.5x income.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $51,900, 1.5% unemployed.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 79 of 100 on the state rating.

    40 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.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 27 min, 2.5% work from home.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    6.5% have a bachelor’s degree.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    29% of adults uninsured.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    83% of homes owner-occupied.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    82% of homes have broadband.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

East Beaumont compared with Beaumont

Better than Beaumont

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 83%27 points higher than Beaumont (55%)
  • Home value to income: 1.5x50% lower than Beaumont (2.9x)
  • Median rent: $86023% lower than Beaumont ($1,121)

Worse than Beaumont

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 90%36 points higher than Beaumont (54%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 6.5%18 points lower than Beaumont (25%)
  • Average commute: 27 min32% higher than Beaumont (20 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • BFletcher ElementaryElementary, Beaumont ISD0.1 mi
  • BOdom MiddleMiddle, Beaumont ISD1.7 mi
  • DBeaumont United High SchoolHigh, Beaumont ISD1.3 mi

Cost of living in East Beaumont

Median rent in East Beaumont is $860 a month, 23% lower than the Beaumont median. A household would need about $34,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $76,000, 54% lower than the Beaumont median, which means a monthly payment of about $457 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereBeaumontTexas
Median rent23% lower than Beaumont$860$1,121$1,403
Median home value54% lower than Beaumont$76,000$166,400$283,800
Home value to income50% lower than Beaumont1.5x2.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent36 points higher than Beaumont90%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them27 points higher than Beaumont83%55%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than Beaumont8.5%14%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Beaumont196519781992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$457
Mortgage payment
$416
Property tax
$41
Median rent, for comparison
$860

Based on a $76,000 home in East 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 income9% lower than Beaumont$51,900$56,997$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points lower than Beaumont1.5%6.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points higher than Beaumont24%21%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher18 points lower than Beaumont6.5%25%34%
Average commute32% higher than Beaumont27 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Beaumont2.5%4.5%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points higher than Beaumont4.7%2.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet8 points lower than Beaumont82%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery low
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in East Beaumont

Under 1820%
18 to 3432%
35 to 6428%
65 and over20%
Race and ethnicity
White10%
Hispanic or Latino53%
Black30%
Asian4.9%
Other or more than one race2.1%

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. 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. D+West RichmondRichmond
  2. DPalm Acres Estates ColoniaPalmview
  3. DNortheast DonnaDonna

Questions about East Beaumont

Is East Beaumont a good place to live?

East Beaumont covers part of Beaumont, TX, home to about 1,500 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 23 areas we score in Beaumont. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in East Beaumont?

Renters in East Beaumont pay a median of $860 a month, 23% lower than the Beaumont median. The median home is worth $76,000, 54% lower than the Beaumont median. A median home costs 1.5x the median household income, compared with 2.9x across Beaumont.

What schools serve East Beaumont?

The closest rated public schools are Fletcher Elementary (elementary, rated B), Odom Middle (middle, rated B) and Beaumont United High School (high, rated D). 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.