Neighborhood in Beaumont, Jefferson County

Living in Gilburg, Beaumont

D-

20th of 23areas in Beaumont
Overall score 10 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Beaumont overall: F

Gilburg is a neighborhood in Beaumont, TX, home to about 5,100 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 20th of 23 areas we score in Beaumont. It does best on cost of living and worst on schools.

  • Schools scores low (5 of 100)
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.9 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe1.5 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare1.7 mi
Library1.5 mi

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

Population
5,100
Median rent
$1,240
Median home value
$206,000
Household income
$73,300
Average commute
24 min
Homes owned
59%
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What it's like to live in Gilburg

Gilburg is a neighborhood in Beaumont with about 5,100 residents, homes built around 1981, a mix of owners and renters and 30% of households with children.

It grades D- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 20th of 23 areas in Beaumont, which grades F overall.

Pros of living in Gilburg

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Gilburg

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 24 minutes, against 20 for Beaumont as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, tornadoes and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

Gilburg report card

Each grade compares Gilburg 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 $1,240, homes cost 2.8x income.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $73,300, 4.5% unemployed.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 66 of 100 on the state rating.

    5 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-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 24 min, 6.3% work from home.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    24% have a bachelor’s degree.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    15% of adults uninsured.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    59% of homes owner-occupied.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    92% of homes have broadband.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

Gilburg compared with Beaumont

Better than Beaumont

  • Median household income: $73,30029% higher than Beaumont ($56,997)
  • Vacant homes: 6.9%7 points lower than Beaumont (14%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 59%4 points higher than Beaumont (55%)

Worse than Beaumont

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 65%11 points higher than Beaumont (54%)
  • Average commute: 24 min20% higher than Beaumont (20 min)
  • Median rent: $1,24011% higher than Beaumont ($1,121)

Closest public schools

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

  • DGuess ElementaryElementary, Beaumont ISD0.5 mi
  • FSmith MiddleMiddle, Beaumont ISD3 mi
  • CWest Brook Sr High SchoolHigh, Beaumont ISD4.2 mi

Cost of living in Gilburg

Median rent in Gilburg is $1,240 a month, 11% higher than the Beaumont median. A household would need about $50,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $206,000, 24% higher than the Beaumont median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,359 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereBeaumontTexas
Median rent11% higher than Beaumont$1,240$1,121$1,403
Median home value24% higher than Beaumont$206,000$166,400$283,800
Home value to income4% lower than Beaumont2.8x2.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent11 points higher than Beaumont65%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them4 points higher than Beaumont59%55%63%
Vacant homes7 points lower than Beaumont6.9%14%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Beaumont198119781992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,359
Mortgage payment
$1,128
Property tax
$231
Median rent, for comparison
$1,240

Based on a $206,000 home in Gilburg, 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 income29% higher than Beaumont$73,300$56,997$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Beaumont4.5%6.4%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Beaumont21%21%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher1 points lower than Beaumont24%25%34%
Average commute20% higher than Beaumont24 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Beaumont6.3%4.5%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Beaumont0%2.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Beaumont92%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • Coastal floodingLow
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Gilburg

Under 1823%
18 to 3427%
35 to 6432%
65 and over19%
Race and ethnicity
White22%
Hispanic or Latino8.2%
Black63%
Asian4.3%
Other or more than one race1.9%

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-Southwest Texas CityTexas City
  2. D-Northwest KilleenKilleen
  3. DSoutheast SpringSpring

Questions about Gilburg

Is Gilburg a good place to live?

Gilburg is a neighborhood in Beaumont, TX, home to about 5,100 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 20th of 23 areas we score in Beaumont. It does best on cost of living and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Gilburg?

Median rent in Gilburg is $1,240 a month, 11% higher than the Beaumont median. The median home is worth $206,000, 24% higher than the Beaumont median. A median home costs 2.8x the median household income, compared with 2.9x across Beaumont.

What schools serve Gilburg?

The closest rated public schools are Guess Elementary (elementary, rated D), Smith 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 3 Census block groups closest to the Gilburg 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.