Town in Orange County, part of the Beaumont metro

Living in Little Cypress, TX

A-

118th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 83 of 100
9th of 23 in the Beaumont area

Little Cypress earns a grade of A- on our index, 118th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on internet access and home ownership, and trails on getting around and errands and things to do. It is a strong pick for remote workers and people on a budget.

  • Good for remote workers
  • Good for people on a budget
  • Affordable
  • Well connected
  • Getting around scores low (17 of 100)
  • Coastal flooding risk is very high
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Where Little Cypress is in Texas.
Population
1,963
Median rent
$86738% lower than Texas
Median home value
$183,90035% lower than Texas
Household income
$91,199Median
Average commute
29 minOne way
Violent crime
No dataNo full-year report

What it's like to live in Little Cypress

Little Cypress sits about 24 miles from downtown Beaumont, in the Beaumont-Port Arthur metro. About 1,963 people live here. It is small-town and rural in feel.

The median age is 41.6, 38% of households have children, 88% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $91,199 a year (16% higher than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Little Cypress

  • Lower rent. Median rent is $867, 38% lower than the Texas median.
  • Homes are affordable for local incomes. The median home costs 2.0 times the median household income, against 3.6 times across Texas.

Cons of living in Little Cypress

  • Errands mean a drive. Compared with similar Texas places, fewer homes here are within a mile of a grocery store, pharmacy, park or clinic.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of coastal flooding, hurricanes and wildfires as very high here.

Who Little Cypress suits

  • FamiliesA reasonable fit. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 77% for families.
  • Young professionalsA reasonable fit: household income is 16% higher than the Texas median, with 1 restaurant and 2 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 55% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA reasonable fit: 11% of working-age adults are uninsured. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 70% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA reasonable fit: 98% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $867 is 38% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 94% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $867 is 38% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 82% for people on a budget.

Little Cypress report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Little Cypress with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade B+

    Median rent $867, homes cost 2.0x income.

    79 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $91,199, 0.7% unemployed.

    75 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade B-

    1 rated campuses, 100% rated A or B.

    60 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: no grade

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: grade D

    0 grocery stores, 1 restaurant, 0 parks mapped in town.

    22 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 29 min, 3.0% work from home.

    17 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade C+

    15% have a bachelor’s degree.

    52 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade C

    11% of adults uninsured.

    42 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    88% of homes owner-occupied.

    82 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade A

    98% of homes have broadband.

    90 of 100 vs US towns

Where Little Cypress stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 88%25 points higher than Texas (63%)
  • Home value to income: 2.0x44% lower than Texas (3.6x)
  • Median rent: $86738% lower than Texas ($1,403)

Worse than Texas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 15%18 points lower than Texas (34%)
  • Average commute: 29 min9% higher than Texas (27 min)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0.8%2 points lower than Texas (2.6%)

Cost of living in Little Cypress

Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Little Cypress is $867 a month, 38% lower than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $35,000 a year. Right now 44% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $986 for a one-bedroom, $1,218 for a two-bedroom and $1,588 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $183,900, 35% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $1,007 before tax, or $1,190 with property tax. That is $323 a month more than the median rent, so renting is the cheaper monthly choice unless you plan to stay for years.

Texas has no state income tax, but it leans on property taxes instead, though they are lighter here than in much of the state. The median homeowner in Little Cypress pays $2,202 a year, 48% lower than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in Little CypressStudio$9801 bedroom$9862 bedrooms$1,2183 bedrooms$1,5884 bedrooms$1,944
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX MSA. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent38% lower than Texas$867$1,403$1,413
Median home value35% lower than Texas$183,900$283,800$332,700
Home value to income44% lower than Texas2.0x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent8 points lower than Texas44%52%51%
Median property tax per year48% lower than Texas$2,202$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them25 points higher than Texas88%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas197719921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,190
Mortgage payment
$1,007
Property tax
$184
Median rent, for comparison
$867

Based on a $183,900 home in Little Cypress, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Schools in Little Cypress

Little Cypress has 1 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 100% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
60
of 100 vs Texas towns
Average rating
82
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • BLit Cypr-Mrceville High SchoolHigh, Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD82 of 100

Daily life in Little Cypress

Everyday places mapped inside Little Cypress, from Overture Maps.

The average one-way commute is 29 minutes, 9% longer than the Texas average. 3% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

Downtown Beaumont is about 24 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Little Cypress work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $91,199, income per person is $38,509, unemployment is 0.7% and 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
0
Pharmacies
0
Restaurants
1
Cafes
2
Bars
0
Parks
0
Gyms
0
Hospitals and urgent care
0
Childcare
1
Libraries
0

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income16% higher than Texas$91,199$78,476$80,734
Income per person6% lower than Texas$38,509$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate5 points lower than Texas0.7%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Texas13%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher18 points lower than Texas15%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher10 points higher than Texas96%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance9 points lower than Texas11%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet6 points higher than Texas98%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute9% higher than Texas29 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home11 points lower than Texas3.0%14%15%
Workers who work from home3.0%
Workers who take transit0.8%
Workers who walk0%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Little Cypress

Under 1827%
18 to 3414%
35 to 6436%
65 and over23%

Median age 41.6 years. 38% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White91%
Hispanic or Latino2.8%
Black5.3%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race1.4%

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Weather in Little Cypress

Little Cypress has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 90°F and January lows about 40°F. There are about 74 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 64 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Little Cypress40°60°80°61J64F70M76A83M88J90J90A87S79O69N62DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Orange 9 N, 4 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is low, coastal flooding risk is very high, hurricane risk is very high, tornado risk is high and hail risk is low. Even in lower-risk areas, check the FEMA flood map for the exact address before you buy.

  • River floodingLow
  • Coastal floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

Places near Little Cypress

Nearby, Orange gets a D-, Forest Heights gets a C+ and Pinehurst gets a D-. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

  1. D-OrangeSmall city, 19,177 people2 mi
  2. C+Forest HeightsTown, 1,795 people4 mi
  3. D-PinehurstTown, 1,999 people5 mi
  4. D+West OrangeTown, 3,420 people7 mi
  5. D-MauricevilleTown, 2,945 people8 mi
  6. BBridge CityTown, 9,640 people12 mi

Little Cypress in the Beaumont area

How it ranks among 23 places in the metro.

  1. 1A+Hamshire1,388 people19 mito downtown
  2. 2A+Beauxart Gardens1,276 people11 mito downtown
  3. 3ACentral Gardens3,976 people10 mito downtown
  4. 6A-Nederland18,381 people12 mito downtown
  5. 7A-Port Neches13,664 people15 mito downtown
  6. 8A-Pinewood Estates1,516 people12 mito downtown
  7. 9A-Little Cypress1,963 people24 mito downtown
  8. 10BBridge City9,640 people19 mito downtown
  9. 11BGroves16,976 people17 mito downtown
  10. 12C+Sour Lake2,130 people16 mito downtown

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Living in Little Cypress: common questions

Is Little Cypress, TX a good place to live?

Little Cypress earns a grade of A- on our index, 118th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on internet access and home ownership, and trails on getting around and errands and things to do. It is a strong pick for remote workers and people on a budget.

How much does it cost to live in Little Cypress?

Median rent in Little Cypress is $867 a month, 38% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $183,900, 35% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 2.0x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $1,190, including property tax.

Are the schools good in Little Cypress?

We found 1 rated public school campuses inside Little Cypress. 100% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 60 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

Does Little Cypress flood?

FEMA rates river flooding risk in Little Cypress as low, and coastal flooding as very high. Hazards rated high or very high here: coastal flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes and wildfires. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

What is the weather like in Little Cypress?

Summers in Little Cypress peak at about 90°F in July, and January nights fall to about 40°F. Expect around 74 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 64 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Little Cypress?

The average one-way commute is 29 min, 9% higher than the Texas average. About 3.0% of workers work from home. It is about 24 miles from downtown Beaumont.

Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.