Neighborhood in Beaumont, Jefferson County

Living in Walden, Beaumont

D+

11th of 23areas in Beaumont
Overall score 29 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Beaumont overall: F

Walden is a neighborhood in Beaumont, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 11th of 23 areas we score in Beaumont. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

  • Affordable
  • Schools scores low (19 of 100)
  • Health scores low (2 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.5 mi
Pharmacy1.6 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe1.1 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym1.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.1 mi
Childcare0.9 mi
Library1.1 mi

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

Population
730
Median rent
$1,010
Median home value
$110,000
Household income
$62,000
Average commute
24 min
Homes owned
93%
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What it's like to live in Walden

Walden is a neighborhood in Beaumont with about 700 residents, homes built around 1979, mostly owner-occupied (93%) and 19% of households with children.

Our grade for Walden is D+. That puts it 11th of 23 areas we grade in Beaumont, a city that gets an F overall.

Pros of living in Walden

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Walden

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, tornadoes and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

Walden report card

Each grade compares Walden 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 $1,010, homes cost 1.8x income.

    97 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $62,000, 3.8% unemployed.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 73 of 100 on the state rating.

    19 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 D+

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 24 min, 13% work from home.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    26% have a bachelor’s degree.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    21% of adults uninsured.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    93% of homes owner-occupied.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    77% of homes have broadband.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

Walden compared with Beaumont

Better than Beaumont

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%54 points lower than Beaumont (54%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 93%37 points higher than Beaumont (55%)
  • People below the poverty line: 4.9%16 points lower than Beaumont (21%)

Worse than Beaumont

  • Vacant homes: 29%15 points higher than Beaumont (14%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 77%13 points lower than Beaumont (90%)
  • Average commute: 24 min16% higher than Beaumont (20 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • DBlanchette ElementaryElementary, Beaumont ISD1.9 mi
  • BOdom MiddleMiddle, Beaumont ISD1.9 mi
  • DBeaumont United High SchoolHigh, Beaumont ISD1.8 mi

Cost of living in Walden

Median rent in Walden is $1,010 a month, 10% 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 $110,000, 34% lower than the Beaumont median, which means a monthly payment of about $731 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereBeaumontTexas
Median rent10% lower than Beaumont$1,010$1,121$1,403
Median home value34% lower than Beaumont$110,000$166,400$283,800
Home value to income40% lower than Beaumont1.8x2.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent54 points lower than Beaumont0%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them37 points higher than Beaumont93%55%63%
Vacant homes15 points higher than Beaumont29%14%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Beaumont197919781992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$731
Mortgage payment
$602
Property tax
$129
Median rent, for comparison
$1,010

Based on a $110,000 home in Walden, 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% higher than Beaumont$62,000$56,997$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Beaumont3.8%6.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line16 points lower than Beaumont4.9%21%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Beaumont26%25%34%
Average commute16% higher than Beaumont24 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home8 points higher than Beaumont13%4.5%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Beaumont0%2.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet13 points lower than Beaumont77%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • Coastal floodingHigh
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Walden

Under 1813%
18 to 347.0%
35 to 6441%
65 and over40%
Race and ethnicity
White14%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black86%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

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+Sandy AcresCrane
  2. DEast LibertyLiberty
  3. D+MidtownKilgore

Questions about Walden

Is Walden a good place to live?

Walden is a neighborhood in Beaumont, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 11th 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 Walden?

Renters in Walden pay a median of $1,010 a month, 10% lower than the Beaumont median. The median home is worth $110,000, 34% lower than the Beaumont median. A median home costs 1.8x the median household income, compared with 2.9x across Beaumont.

What schools serve Walden?

The closest rated public schools are Blanchette Elementary (elementary, rated D), 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 is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Walden 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.