Neighborhood in Beaumont, Jefferson County

Living in Northeast Beaumont, Beaumont

F

22nd of 23areas in Beaumont
Overall score 6 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Beaumont overall: F

Northeast Beaumont covers part of Beaumont, TX, home to about 1,500 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 22nd of 23 areas we score in Beaumont. It does best on cost of living and worst on schools.

  • Affordable
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (10 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (1 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy1.2 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.6 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.8 mi

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

Population
1,460
Median rent
$1,000
Median home value
$69,000
Household income
$31,300
Average commute
24 min
Homes owned
53%
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What it's like to live in Northeast Beaumont

Northeast Beaumont is an area in Beaumont with about 1,500 residents, homes built around 1979, a mix of owners and renters and 21% of households with children.

It grades F against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 22nd of 23 areas in Beaumont, which grades F overall.

Pros of living in Northeast Beaumont

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,000, 11% lower than the Beaumont median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Northeast Beaumont

  • Higher poverty. 37% of residents live below the poverty line, against 21% across Beaumont.
  • 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 hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Northeast Beaumont report card

Each grade compares Northeast 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 $1,000, homes cost 2.2x income.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $31,300, 4.0% unemployed.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 61 of 100 on the state rating.

    1 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.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 24 min, 0% work from home.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    4.8% have a bachelor’s degree.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    21% of adults uninsured.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    53% of homes owner-occupied.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    76% of homes have broadband.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

Northeast Beaumont compared with Beaumont

Better than Beaumont

  • Home value to income: 2.2x25% lower than Beaumont (2.9x)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 45%9 points lower than Beaumont (54%)
  • Median rent: $1,00011% lower than Beaumont ($1,121)

Worse than Beaumont

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 4.8%20 points lower than Beaumont (25%)
  • Median household income: $31,30045% lower than Beaumont ($56,997)
  • People below the poverty line: 37%16 points higher than Beaumont (21%)

Closest public schools

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

  • FMartin ElementaryElementary, Beaumont ISD0.8 mi
  • FSmith MiddleMiddle, Beaumont ISD2.2 mi
  • DBeaumont United High SchoolHigh, Beaumont ISD3.6 mi

Cost of living in Northeast Beaumont

Median rent in Northeast Beaumont is $1,000 a month, 11% lower than the Beaumont median. A household would need about $40,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $69,000, 59% lower than the Beaumont median, which means a monthly payment of about $449 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereBeaumontTexas
Median rent11% lower than Beaumont$1,000$1,121$1,403
Median home value59% lower than Beaumont$69,000$166,400$283,800
Home value to income25% lower than Beaumont2.2x2.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent9 points lower than Beaumont45%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them2 points lower than Beaumont53%55%63%
Vacant homes7 points higher than Beaumont21%14%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Beaumont197919781992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$449
Mortgage payment
$378
Property tax
$71
Median rent, for comparison
$1,000

Based on a $69,000 home in Northeast 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 income45% lower than Beaumont$31,300$56,997$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Beaumont4.0%6.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line16 points higher than Beaumont37%21%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher20 points lower than Beaumont4.8%25%34%
Average commute18% higher than Beaumont24 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points lower than Beaumont0%4.5%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Beaumont0%2.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet15 points lower than Beaumont76%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in Northeast Beaumont

Under 1826%
18 to 3413%
35 to 6436%
65 and over25%
Race and ethnicity
White2.6%
Hispanic or Latino3.4%
Black89%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race4.7%

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-Southeast OrangeOrange
  2. FRochester HeightsOdessa
  3. FNorth GreenvilleGreenville

Questions about Northeast Beaumont

Is Northeast Beaumont a good place to live?

Northeast Beaumont covers part of Beaumont, TX, home to about 1,500 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 22nd 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 Northeast Beaumont?

Median rent in Northeast Beaumont is $1,000 a month, 11% lower than the Beaumont median. The median home is worth $69,000, 59% lower than the Beaumont median. A median home costs 2.2x the median household income, compared with 2.9x across Beaumont.

What schools serve Northeast Beaumont?

The closest rated public schools are Martin Elementary (elementary, rated F), Smith Middle (middle, rated F) and Beaumont United High School (high, rated D). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 3 Census block groups 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.